University School of Nashville
Assistant Director of Diversity and Community Life
August 2026
Purpose: To provide thoughtful leadership and direct services to the school community in the areas of cultural competency, coordination of diversity efforts, and advocacy and support, under the direction and guidance of the Director of Diversity and Community Life.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource and liaison to the school community on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion practices
- Support ongoing programs to enhance cross-cultural understanding and effectiveness of students and faculty, including off-campus diversity initiatives
- Serve as a liaison to the Association of Parents of Black and African American Students, USNA, HOLA, and other parent groups as needed
- Provide support for student diversity clubs and other K-12 programs and activities
- Prepare and present reports for/to the Director and USN community
- Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of programs for students, faculty, and parents that promote and sustain a multicultural and inclusive school community
- Assist in faculty recruitment/retention projects in partnership with school leadership
- Work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other members of the USN community
- Communicate with the faculty, staff, parent, student as needed
- Develop and maintain organized office systems; including ensuring phone calls and emails are always answered carefully and promptly; ordering and keeping supplies stocked for programs and events; and coding departmental P-Card transactions appropriately
- Schedule meetings, maintain and update all calendars (office and school-wide) and send event reminders as needed
- Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Diversity and Community Life
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, Master’s degree preferred
- Teaching and/or administrative experience in an environment similar to USN would be ideal
- Experience with a diverse school community
Skills and Abilities
- Think strategically and work collaboratively with all members of a diverse community
- Enjoy working with faculty and children in a K-12 school environment
- Communicate thoroughly, accurately, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Possess strong organizational skills and be able to juggle competing priorities
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor; demonstrate integrity and confidentiality
- Be ready to serve, eager to learn, able to adapt to change, and committed to one’s own professional growth
- Demonstrate initiative when unsupervised and maintain integrity and confidentiality
The School
University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.
USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings over 108 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.
In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.
Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:
Cover Letter
Resume
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Master's degree
- Teaching and/or administrative experience in a similar K-12 environment
- Experience with a diverse school community
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle competing priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, parents, and community members
- Experience managing office systems: scheduling, calendar management, answering communications, and processing P-Card transactions
What We Do
University School of Nashville is a K-12, independent, all-gender, non-sectarian day school established in 1975. The school emphasizes academic excellence, a diverse community, and a commitment to putting students first, fostering each student's intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential while inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.
