Interim Director Of International Student Services - (One Year Coverage)

Position:Director of International Student Services (One Year Coverage)

Department: Upper School - Department of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)

Location: Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Full-time (Sabbatical Leave)

FLSA: Exempt

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is seeking a full-time Upper School Director of International Student Services, a member of the Department of Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) and the Deans Team. It has a dual report to the Upper School Director of Equity and Inclusion and the Upper School Dean of Students. This is a 12-month staff position for the 2024-25 school year beginning July 1, 2024.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

This position contributes to Milton Academy’s Upper School in the following ways:

• Bring a team-oriented, collaborative approach to meetings to design and implement the DEIJ’s immediate and long-term plans and assist in the development of orientation programs for new International Students, and in coordination with those for students of color, new students, and families.
• Collaborate with other members of the DEIJ team to manage the student DEIJ Board/assigned subcommittee.
• Support student affinity groups, publications, and culture clubs related to International Students, including serving as Faculty Advisor for International Students Club.
• Plan Monthly activities for the International Student Community.
• Cultivate a communications plan for open interaction with all current international families, including interpretation services. Share this plan in writing with the Upper School Director of Equity and Inclusion and the Dean of Students.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the advisors of International Students on ways to support them (including but not limited to) medical appointments, making travel arrangements, academic assistance, etc.
• Collaborate with the Director of residential life and house heads to effectively support International Students within the boarding community.
• Manage host family program; identify and coordinate local families who wish to host International Students over breaks.
• Facilitate campus arrival and departure of International Students for opening of school, school breaks, and the end of the school year in coordination with the Deans’ office and the Director of residential life.
• Collaborate with the Director of residential life with housing assignments for new students.
• Develop and maintain a shared system of tracking expenses for approved International Student programming with the Upper School Director of Equity and Inclusion and Upper School Dean of Students, and comply with Business Office budget and reimbursement policies.
• Attend DEIJ team meetings, House Head meetings, and Deans Team meetings, as well as one-on-one meetings with supervisors.
• Chaperone International Student day trips to conferences or outings organized for students staying on long holidays.
• Serve as a resource for parents and guardians of International Students, including but not limited to participating in online and in-person parent information sessions.
• Some evening and weekend hours are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director of Equity and Inclusion and Upper School Dean of Students.

Other Professional Expectations and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
• Act in a manner that is respectful, generous toward others, supportive of colleagues, and based in a belief in the competence and good intentions of all members of the community.
• Communicate openly and promptly, supporting colleagues, students, and the integrity of the institution in conversations with students and parents.
• Create and maintain classroom and campus environments that are open and flexible, reflecting the school’s values related to diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Strive to grow and improve professionally, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development in alignment with the upper school’s growth statements.
• Exhibit skills in collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.
• Meet deadlines.
• Attend all school-wide, divisional, and faculty meetings and events.
• Complete school-required training.
• Abide by the school’s policies and procedures as outlined in the provided handbooks.
• Communicate with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet any professional obligation.

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Upper School Director of Equity and Inclusion and Dean of Students.

Supervision to be exercised: None.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: A bachelor’s degree in student life, international studies, diversity, equity, and inclusion or a related field

Preferred: A master’s degree in student life, international studies, diversity, equity, and inclusion or a related field

Experience

Required: Experience in teaching and creating curriculum in diversity

Preferred: Experience working in an independent boarding/day school

Competencies

Required:

• Proficiency in diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculum creation and instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including GoogleSuite, Microsoft Word, and Adobe.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Receptive to supervision and professional development.
• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to teach in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.