Emory University
Associate Director, LGBT Life - Campus Life
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. 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. 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: Student Support & Supervision
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. Emory and Campus Life Program Development
Develops, coordinates, and executes comprehensive and consistent Office of LGBT Life programs and services designed to support Emory's Student Flourishing Initiative. Creates outcome-based innovative transformative programs that invite all students to communicate across social identities. Coordinates efforts to welcome LGBTQ students to Emory. Leads the planning and implementation efforts to celebrate all queer and trans students during LGBTQ History Month. Designs assessment tools to gather quantitative and qualitative program data. Creates and presents educational engagement opportunities for students. Develops and collaborates with the Director on LGBTQ-focused presentations, conferences, retreats, and workshops. Cultivates and strengthens relationships with colleagues across the university including alumni. Supports Emory, Campus Life, and other BCJ areas via committee work, projects, and initiatives. Communication & Marketing
Leads office newsletters content creation and implementation. Maintains accuracy and effectiveness of the Office of LGBT Life website. Manages the Office of LGBT Life listserv and inbox. Markets and promotes the Office of LGBT Life and their programming to all students. Fiscal and Center Operations
Provides timely/pertinent budgetary information to supervisor. Processes university fiscal paperwork promptly and accurately. Routinely assesses the necessity of various expenditures. Ensures the responsible planning and expenditure of fiscal resources. Oversees the cleanliness and organization of the Office of LGBT Life. Supports the Director with fund-raising efforts. Performs other related duties as required. 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. Demonstrated experience in supervising and developing student staff. Demonstrated experience in event management and/or student-centered programming. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. Demonstrated understanding and experience with complex issues around identity and equity. Experience educating and training students on topics of diversity, inclusion, and difference. Knowledge of student development theory and understanding current issues related to historically underrepresented communities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience with campus-wide programming and supporting LGBTQ college students. Leadership experience in program development, diversity programming/education. Experience designing learning outcomes and assessment metrics. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Ability to respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol. Strong critical and analytical thinking skills. Exceptional oral and written communication 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.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. 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. 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: Student Support & Supervision
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. Emory and Campus Life Program Development
Develops, coordinates, and executes comprehensive and consistent Office of LGBT Life programs and services designed to support Emory's Student Flourishing Initiative. Creates outcome-based innovative transformative programs that invite all students to communicate across social identities. Coordinates efforts to welcome LGBTQ students to Emory. Leads the planning and implementation efforts to celebrate all queer and trans students during LGBTQ History Month. Designs assessment tools to gather quantitative and qualitative program data. Creates and presents educational engagement opportunities for students. Develops and collaborates with the Director on LGBTQ-focused presentations, conferences, retreats, and workshops. Cultivates and strengthens relationships with colleagues across the university including alumni. Supports Emory, Campus Life, and other BCJ areas via committee work, projects, and initiatives. Communication & Marketing
Leads office newsletters content creation and implementation. Maintains accuracy and effectiveness of the Office of LGBT Life website. Manages the Office of LGBT Life listserv and inbox. Markets and promotes the Office of LGBT Life and their programming to all students. Fiscal and Center Operations
Provides timely/pertinent budgetary information to supervisor. Processes university fiscal paperwork promptly and accurately. Routinely assesses the necessity of various expenditures. Ensures the responsible planning and expenditure of fiscal resources. Oversees the cleanliness and organization of the Office of LGBT Life. Supports the Director with fund-raising efforts. Performs other related duties as required. 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. Demonstrated experience in supervising and developing student staff. Demonstrated experience in event management and/or student-centered programming. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. Demonstrated understanding and experience with complex issues around identity and equity. Experience educating and training students on topics of diversity, inclusion, and difference. Knowledge of student development theory and understanding current issues related to historically underrepresented communities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience with campus-wide programming and supporting LGBTQ college students. Leadership experience in program development, diversity programming/education. Experience designing learning outcomes and assessment metrics. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Ability to respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol. Strong critical and analytical thinking skills. Exceptional oral and written communication 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.
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