Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager

The EDIB Program Manager provides support to the assessment, development, and implementation of Juilliard’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. Working closely with Director for EDIB Initiatives, this position will assist in the facilitation of community building workshops, developing support structures for students, tracking and measuring our progress and efforts, and coordinating both internal and external collaborations.  

 Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Director for EDIB Initiatives to shape and define Juilliard’s EDIB efforts and values across all areas of the school, including, but not limited to student and faculty recruitment, investments, accessibility, and community engagement.
• Assist with the development of systems, processes, procedures and programming for cross-collaboration internally with all divisions and departments to continue fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all current and future community members.
• Partner with the Director for EDIB Initiatives to develop, assess, adapt, and deliver community workshop content for faculty, staff, and students based on data, feedback, and metrics.
• Track attendance, capture meeting minutes, prepare documents, and gather data as it relates to our EDIB programming, including but not limited to, EDIB Taskforce meetings, EDIB curriculum meetings, community workshops, seminars, listening sessions with students, faculty, and/or staff.
• Develop recruitment strategies to deepen and broaden the pool of student applicants in partnership with the colleagues across the school. Partner with the Preparatory Division to assist with these efforts as a feeder to the College Division.
• Partner with the Human Resources staff to assist with the further development of faculty and staff recruitment efforts.
• Compile and analyze demographic and programmatic data in collaboration with the Director for EDIB Initiatives to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for future initiatives.
• Coordinate current external collaborations, including but not limited to our work with the Sphinx Organization, as well as providing outreach to local organizations.
• Participate on the EDIB Taskforce, working groups, and/or committees that assess EDIB challenges and reports of concern. Problem solve to assist in the process for reconciling these issues.
• Collaborate with artistic and administrative leaders to support increased efforts in furthering our students’ senses of belonging, including the implementation of affinity and ally groups.
• Actively participate in local DEI (EDIB) consortiums to represent Juilliard, staying atop of best practices and industry trends.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned. 

 Qualifications:

• Passion for, understanding of, and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and the mission of The Juilliard School.
• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of 4 years related experience required
• 2+ years of experience in EDIB program development preferred
• Must be able to interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Requires strong interpersonal, communication—both written and verbal—presentation, and management skills, as well as the sensitivity to meet the many needs of a fast-paced educational and performing arts community
• Able to work well in fast-paced situations with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to develop programs with a holistic perspective
• Knowledge of, or background in, performing and/or visual arts or higher education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; willingness and aptitude for learning new programs
• Attitude of flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to plan and oversee complete projects independently

The Juilliard School has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the School's administration.