Job Description

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a dynamic and strategic individual to lead efforts to diversify our scientific community. The Broad recognizes the impact of a diverse scientific workforce on discovery and innovation. Reporting to the Chief Equity Officer, the Associate Director will lead efforts to diversify our scientific community. This includes leading Broad's Office of STEM Engagement and Inclusion (OSEI), developing and implementing new pathway programs for entry into STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine), and creating new recruiting processes and career development programs.

The long-standing work at Broad has been crystallized by a commitment to three overarching Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Allyship (IDEA) Pillars:

Pillar 1: Creating a Fully Inclusive Internal Culture and Community

The Broad recognizes that internal culture is a crucial aspect of an inclusive organization, and is therefore committed to identifying and mitigating bias, expanding mechanisms to gather feedback and measure inclusion for all Broadies, and creating new recruiting processes and career development programs.

Pillar 2: Broadening Our Science to Fully Include Underserved Communities

The Broad's scientific enterprise is robust, transcendent, and impactful, providing the Broad the opportunity to increase representation underrepresented communities - particularly as it pertains to bolstering the diversity of datasets and addressing gaps in health care.

Pillar 3: Expanding and Accelerating the Diversity of Future Scientists

The Broad will work towards its longstanding commitment and ongoing efforts to increase and retain diversity in science at all levels - from undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students to postdoctoral trainees and faculty members.

Pillar 3 Mission Statement: To diversify future drivers of transformative change in biomedical research, Pillar 3 will develop strategies to recruit, train, and support diverse voices in STEMM. By creating evidence-based and welcoming programming, we will enhance science, increase access and equity, and reduce barriers for an exceptional new generation of scientists.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Equity Officer and consulting with the senior advisor for OSEI, the Associate Director Pillar 3 will:

• Develop and implement a Pillar 3 strategic action plan in collaboration with the Chief Equity Officer, Broad Leadership, and internal and external stakeholders to diversify our scientific community.
• Partner and collaborate with others including Director, Office of Academic Affairs on existing programs and initiatives (and develop and implement new programs) that align with the Broad's commitment to engaging learners and trainees from groups historically underrepresented in biomedical science.
• Leads and supports the Office of STEM Engagement and Inclusion (OSEI) team to develop, implement and assess evidence-based programming in school and at the Broad for K-12, undergraduate and postbac students from marginalized backgrounds entering and succeeding in STEMM careers.
• Develop and support programs to recruit and support post-doctoral researchers and faculty from groups historically underrepresented in biomedical science.
• Directly supervise OSEI staff including hiring, performance review, development, and goal setting.
• Provide direct management of OSEI finances and budgets and comply with reporting requirements of Broad leadership and external partners and funders. In collaboration with other Broad groups, to pursue appropriate external funding to support Pillar 3 activities.
• Responsible for identifying and securing grant applications and other proposals to fund OSEI programming.
• Work closely with Pillar 1 Associate Director (internal climate culture) and Pillar 2 Associate Director (scientific equity) to contribute to the Broad's IDEA Office overall strategic action plan by identifying clear measures of success, and building relationships across the organization to ensure accountability of action plan deliverables.
• Work closely with Pillar 1 Associate Director (internal climate culture) and Pillar 2 Associate Director (scientific equity) to increase transparency, collaboration, and consistency in IDEA Office efforts/programs.
• In collaboration with Pillar 1 Associate Director (internal climate/culture) and Pillar 2 Associate Director (scientific equity), represent the IDEA Office (through presentations, training, and other speaking opportunities) internally and externally at scientific and educational meetings, conferences, and career fairs.
• In collaboration with Pillar 1 Associate Director (internal climate/culture) and Pillar 2 Associate Director (scientific equity), develop tracking metrics, collect, and assess data, and prepare written summaries, annual reports, which summarize IDEA efforts/progress.
• Relationship builder: Initiate and sustain relationshipswith different labs who play a vital role in the success of our programming; gaining buy-in and ensuring alignment between our programs and the evolving science taking place at the Broad.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree with 5 years, or bachelor's degree with 10 years of working in a complex scientific ecosystem (i.e. lab, department, or unit).
• Prior experience in STEMM training (development and/or implementation of STEM training programs) and academic and/or career advising.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive scientific community.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, change management, and grant writing.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing projects to successfully advance and imbed equity, diversity, and inclusion within an organization.
• Excellent consensus-building skills with experience working cross-culturally.
• An ability to listen, inspire, and influence others when articulating the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience working effectively with all constituencies across an institution; ability to achieve results through empowerment and partnership.
• Strong data gathering, data analysis, problem-solving, and analytical skills; proven ability to work successfully with data collection methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) communication skills.
• Strong growth mindset -- excited to grow in role and responsibilities over time.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small) and collaborate cross-functionally.

The Broad will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.