JOB TITLE: Director of Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion
JOB DESCRIPTION: Oversee all activities for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion.
Provide strategic leadership and implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
initiatives. Ensure that all activities are aligned with the school’s Catholic identity and
Xaverian Charisms. Demonstrate leadership in the areas of student life and retention,
culturally responsive teaching practices, faculty/staff recruitment, and restorative practices.
JOB TYPE: full-time, 11 month position (some evening, weekend, and overnight activities
required)
LOCATION: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic. Blvd., Olney, MD 202832

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Chief Mission and Identity Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, oversee, and implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ)

• Develop and implement an action plan to promote culturally responsive teaching

• Manage school-wide celebrations and collaborate with the school community to

• Oversee the selection and cultivation of student leadership in the areas of DEIJ.

• Collaborate with the Deans of Students and school leadership on developing a

• Participate in the screening and interview process for all faculty and staff job

• Facilitate faculty/staff attendance at conferences related to DEIJ and serve as a

• Collaborate with the Admissions Office in the recruitment, orientation, and

• Serve on the Diversity Committee of the Board of Directors

practitioners; and attend conferences and professional meetings in order to remain
current with DEIJ issues that may affect the school.

• Proactively communicates the activities of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and

• Develop and manage the office budget.

President
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related areas of studies

in playing a visible leadership role A clear and decisive leader, who is an excellent communicator, relationship builder,

and active listener. Candidates do not have to be Catholic, but must possess a well-developed

knowledge and appreciation of Catholic Social Teaching
EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant DEIJ leadership experience preferably in a Catholic institutional setting

constituents

SKILLS:
• Must have exceptional interpersonal, communication, listening, and presentation

skills Must have exceptional organizational, time management, and administrative skills Ability to manage and effectively prioritize multiple projects and requests. Ability to handle sensitive information with high levels of discretion and

confidentiality Ability to design meaningful and engaging programs for a diverse group of students

and adults Ability to modify and adjust programming based on contextual factors and

community needs Is flexible and willing to embrace growth and change

REQUIRED WORK HOURS: Full-time, 11 months
NON DISCRIMINATION:
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School does not discriminate in its educational and
employment policies based on race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability,
religion, or sexual orientation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policy: Evelyn Nicholas, enicholas@olgchs.org.
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Good Counsel offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental,
vision, life insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, tuition remission
(after three years), daily lunch, accrued vacation and sick time, and school holidays.
HOW TO APPLY:

• All applications should be emailed to employment@olgchs.org.
• Complete applications shall include: 1. cover letter; 2. resume; 3. contact information

by May 31 . Only complete applications submitted via email will be considered.
ABOUT OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL:
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory,
coeducational high school in Olney, Maryland. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese
of Washington.

Operated under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers, Good Counsel offers students in
grades nine through twelve a wide array of programs and activities that advance academic
excellence, foster spiritual growth, and encourage leadership and service to others. With a
student body of just over 1,200, the school prides itself on being a community that promotes
an inclusive environment, embodying the Xaverian Brothers’ values of simplicity, humility,
compassion, zeal, and trust.

The school was founded in 1958 as an all-boys school in Wheaton, Maryland. In 1988, the
school became coeducational. During the 2006-2007 school year, the school relocated to a
new, sprawling 51-acre, high-tech campus in beautiful Olney, Maryland.