ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LGBTQIA+ STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER, Dean of Students & Division of Student Affairs - Boston University

Reporting to the Director of the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, the Assistant Director for the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center works to support programming related to enhancing LGBTQIA+ students’ sense of belonging and identity development, liaise with both undergraduate and graduate student clubs, and manage the Center’s marketing and communications. The position provides support and serves as an information resource contact for the university’s LGBTQIA+ undergraduate and graduate students. This position works independently and collaboratively with other offices at the University and serves as a resource and support for students on a variety of personal and academic issues.

The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center provides a gentle and affirming space for undergraduate and graduate students to explore their identities and find community with one another. Through collaboration with BU departments and off-campus partners, the center provides programming and leadership opportunities that shows students that there is life for them after graduation and equips them to lead in their chosen field. The work of the center necessitates ensuring that it is only one of many places that LGBTQIA+ students feel welcome. Through relationship-building across BUs three campuses, the center advocates for equitable policies and processes and models the importance of coalition-building in developing a just environment. The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center is part of the BU 2030 Strategic Plan Pillar, Community, Big Yet Small, and reports to the Dean of Students in the Office of the Provost. This position reports to the Director of the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center.

https://www.bu.edu/lgbtqia-student-center/

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Preferred
• 3-5 Years of Work Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of LGBTQIA+ identities and the various systems that affect their lived experiences.
• Extensive knowledge of the ways in which individuals intersecting identities shape their lived experiences and their understanding of their LGBTQIA+ identity.
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding ones cultural competency.
• Demonstrated track record of creating, implementing, and assessing social and educational programs for college students.
• Experience with executing a comprehensive communication strategy, including managing social media accounts, website development, and content creation.
• Demonstrated ability to model care and concern and provide mentorship to students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and anticipate the Centers needs.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• This is a full-time, in-person position. Evening and weekend work will be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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