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Emory University

Associate Director, LGBT Life - Campus Life

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


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Description Reporting directly to the Director of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Life, the Associate Director serves as a key member of the Office of LGBT Life within the broader context of Belonging and Community Justice (BCJ) area.

BCJ is comprised of six identity spaces at Emory that serve as a hub of support for students to matriculate to and through the university. BCJ promotes dynamic and cohesive learning by creating space for individual, cultural, and communal development. BCJ's value of ensuring every student belongs and graduates is central to all programming, events, and initiatives within and across the respective identity spaces.

The mission of the Office of LGBT Life is to engage the university community in the creation of an affirming and just campus environment while supporting the development of students of all gender and sexual identities. The Office of LGBT Life is led by a Director and supported by an Associate Director and Assistant Director. This position is student-centered and responsible for supporting the Director's strategic vision and alignment of Emory resources to coordinate and assess community relevant programs and services to support access, academic progress, sense of belonging, persistence, and retention of students who find their place in the Office of LGBT Life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and provides resources to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Serves as an advisor for student organizations supporting LGBTQ students.

Collaborates with student organizations and campus partners leading high impact practices for LGBTQ students.

Refers LGBTQ students to appropriate campus resources for support, as needed.

Meets one-on-one with all students who request assistance in collaboration with Office of LGBT Life professional staff.

Creates reflective spaces for LGBTQ students to celebrate their queer and trans identities.

Supervises, leads, mentors, and designs professional development opportunities for Office of LGBT Life professional and student staff.

Responds and supports leadership in crisis situations in accordance with university policies and protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field and three years of experience with campus-wide programming supporting LGBTQ college students, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Demonstrated experience in supervising and developing student staff including graduate assistants.

Demonstrated experience in event management and/or student-centered programming with an emphasis on assessment of programmatic outcomes.

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment.

Demonstrated understanding and experience with complex issues around identity and equity; intercultural communication and competence; and cultural humility.

Experience educating and training students on topics of diversity, inclusion, and difference.

Knowledge of student development theory and understanding current issues, best practices, and higher education trends related the challenges facing students and staff from historically underrepresented communities.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Ability to respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol, including evening and weekend work as required.

Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.

Exceptional oral and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law.

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