Job Description
Summary and Scope of Position:
The LGBTQ+ Coordinator reports to the Director of the Institute for Inclusion
& Equity (IIE), and works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to foster an inclusive campus environment. The LGBTQ+
Coordinator serves as a resource to the LGBTQ+ community, and is responsible for developing programming, initiating outreach to campus
constituents, offering educational opportunities, managing the webpage, and advising relevant student organizations. A significant aspect of
the job is developing programming, from development to implementation/execution.
Specific
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of Radiance, serve as the primary adviser to Radiance, and
supervise all student staff of Radiance, and student volunteers/allies, when appropriate. - Initiate and oversee campus-wide
programming that supports a sense of belonging among LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff such as Pride Month, Coming Out Week, Transgender
Empowerment & Awareness Week, and others. - Develop and implement assessment tools to track the effectiveness of programs and the
experiences of the LGBTQ+ community on campus. - Work with campus partners to develop programs that raise awareness about
intersectionality of LGBTQ+ identities and other marginalized identities and issues. - Offer education and training to specific
populations such as student-athletes, student organizations, sororities and fraternities, student-facing staff, and faculty. - Collaborate with departments and offices on educational programs for the general campus and specific initiatives for LGBTQ+
students. - Serve as a consultant to, and resource for, administration, faculty, and staff regarding sexual orientation and gender
identity issues, especially relating to policies that potentially impact the LGBTQ+ community. - Work closely with Communications and
the IIE to create content and maintain web and social media resources. - Collaborate with external partners to develop programming
that provide a network of support for the LGBTQ+ community on and off campus. - Support the recruitment and retention of students
from the LGBTQ+ community by serving as a resource to Health & Wellness, Admissions, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and other
areas. - Serve on relevant committees that further the work and mission of the office.
- Stay abreast of national trends, best
practices, and current research in the field.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in higher education. - Related experience in LGBTQ services is also preferred, as is a broad range of knowledge of social
justice issues. - Demonstrate ability to solve problems and initiate and implement new ideas or programs.
- Strong written and
oral communication skills. - Commitment to student development, including the ability to research best practices and assess student
learning. - Ability to present to small and large groups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application:
Interested candidates should apply online. Once you create an applicant account, you will be
prompted to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list with contact information for three references to the applicant database.
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