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LGBTQ Director
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Position Number: 1188387
Location: Bellingham, WA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services -

Position Description

LGBTQ+ Director

http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495572/lgbtq-director

Position Purpose and Functions:

The LGBTQ+ Director is a newly created position at Western Washington University. This is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a welcoming academic, cultural, and social environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff and to advance Western's mission of "...bringing together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university."

The LGBTQ+ Director will oversee and provide a wide array of services to students, faculty, and staff to increase awareness, critical competencies, and intellectual engagement across campus and with local communities. To develop the LGBTQ+ Office, the Director will work in collaboration with existing student, staff, and faculty organizations and groups. The Director engages in all responsibilities with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

The Director reports to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, with a consultative relationship with and to the Provost.

Responsibilities:

Administration

Provide visionary leadership that carries out the mission and goals of the LGBTQ+ Office

Develop, implement, and evaluate annual goals and objectives for the LGBTQ+ Office and its programs

Participate in the development of policies and procedures that promote fairness and equity for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty

Responsible for developing and monitoring LGBTQ+ Office budget. Has budget authority, works within budget guidelines, and uses organization resources effectively

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff

Program Development

In consultation with multiple stakeholders, establish strong collaborative partnerships, both on and off campus, that address the goals of the university and the LGBTQ+ Office

Develop and implement social, cultural, and educational programs intended to address the experiences of LGBTQ+ communities

Manage the collection and evaluation of program data. Prepare reports evaluating program outcomes and effectiveness

Advocacy & Outreach

Oversee communication and marketing with a goal to increase awareness of topics important to LGBTQ+ communities

Fulfill public speaking opportunities that further goals and mission of the LGBTQ+ Office

Outreach to special populations including first year, transfer and graduate students, new faculty, Residence Hall Directors, alumni, and community members and organizations

Provide assistance, referrals, and resource information to students, staff and faculty related to grievances, alleged discrimination and harassment, campus climate issues, social service referrals, mentorships, and scholarships

Education

Serve as a resource for faculty on the integration of LGBTQ+ content and inclusive pedagogy in the curriculum

Develop and implement anti-bias workshops and awareness training programs for student, staff, and faculty organizations and departments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Master's degree in a discipline such as, but not limited to, Higher Education Administration, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Human Services/Social Work, Political Science, Equity and Diversity in Law, Policy Studies, or related field

Minimum 5 years experience working in higher education or a related field

Demonstrated ability to plan, design and implement programs, curricular and co-curricular activities, seminars, trainings, and events

Demonstrated effectiveness in working with LGBTQ+ communities, including leadership in promoting equity and inclusion, and working effectively with diverse LGBTQ+ populations

Demonstrated knowledge of current literature and theory relating to anti-oppression work, and strategies for creating inclusive environments

Demonstrated knowledge of equity and social justice issues facing historically and currently marginalized communities, including examining the intersectionality of identity

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work successfully with a broad range of faculty, staff, students, and community members

Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions that align with organizational mission and goals

Demonstrated fiscal management skills, including experience monitoring budgets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Professional experience developing higher education policies and procedures, structures, and systems

Proficiency using social media platforms for outreach, research and/or communication

Experience working with marginalized communities and interwoven systems of oppression