Associate Director of Queer Resource Center

Amherst • Amherst, MA

16d • $72,000 - $79,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the position of Associate Director, Queer Resource Center (QRC) to advance the center’s mission to further conversations around gender and sexuality across campus by providing opportunities for leadership development, intentional programming, and space for community building that centers the support and empowerment of Amherst’s LGBTQ+ community, which is welcoming to all. Through programmatic initiatives, resources, and services, the QRC aims to foster personal, social, and academic success for these student populations at Amherst College. It provides space for students to explore gender and sexual identities with an intersectional lens. The Queer Resource Center is part of the Student Engagement and Equity unit within the Division of Student Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Identity and Cultural Engagement, the Associate Director will be a content expert on the Center's salient identities, supervise student staff, manage day-to-day operations, advance student-led programming, and also oversee critical center communications platforms. The Associate Director will work in collaboration with the Senior Director to develop, implement, and assess signature programs and initiatives. The Associate Director of QRC will work collaboratively on shared projects and initiatives with the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources— composed of Amherst’s six identity-based resource centers, including: the Center for International Student Engagement, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Multicultural Resource Center, Class and Access Resource Center, and the Women’s & Gender Center. The Associate Director will collaborate with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill the Center’s mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers on and affirms the diverse communities the Center serves. The Associate Director takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This is an in-person position with hybrid work offered during the academic breaks. Occasional nights and weekends are required. Attend and support signature Student Affairs and campus-wide programs, including Orientation, Mammoth Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Campus Parties, Homecoming, Spring Concert, Commencement, and Reunion. Members of our Student Affairs team will be attending ACPA in Baltimore and NASPA in Kansas City and would welcome the opportunity to connect with you. If you plan to be there, please email [email protected] to arrange a time to meet. Thank you for your interest in Amherst College.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs/Personnel, Higher Education, Social Justice Education, or an adjacent degree in critical area studies and/or related fields.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience working with LGBTQ+ populations, and/or other students.
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered approach in practice, especially with building relationships with underrepresented students.
• Content expertise in contemporary challenges and issues of historically and presently marginalized students
• At least 1 full year of demonstrated experience with student supervision and development
• Effective and clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Program development, implementation, and assessment experience
• Experience with content management on multiple mediums and platforms, i.e. poster design, social media account management, website editing, email marketing programs, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite for Education, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated efficacy working with diverse teams.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Nice To Haves

• Training, workshop, intergroup dialogue, and/or circle facilitation, design, and delivery experience
• Knowledge of student development theory and demonstrative incorporation of said theory into practice
• Familiarity, basic competence, or more with Adobe Design Suite software, and/or Canva Design Platform
• Knowledge of and/or proficiency in non-English language(s)

Responsibilities

• Management of the day-to-day operations of the Queer Resource Center
• Serve as a core leader within the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources Team and a liaison to the senior administration of the College.
• Serves as a content expert on the salient communities the Center engages, providing insight and guidance to ensure programs, resources, and initiatives are responsive to their needs and experiences.
• Leads strategic planning and comprehensive assessment of QRC operations, resources, and programming to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and emerging best practices.
• Oversees budget planning and tracks expenditures to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises a team of 4–6 student staff, fostering their professional growth and development in both skill and content expertise.
• Works with staff to collect and assess program data, sharing annual reports that celebrate impact and inform ongoing development and areas for growth.
• Responsible for identifying and supporting students experiencing acute or chronic stress; completing reports in a timely manner, and maintaining communication with the Senior Director to inform CARE Team processes and ensure appropriate support.
• Serve on College-wide and divisional task forces, committees, working groups, and search committees.
• Attends 1:1s, weekly team meetings, monthly division meetings, and college-wide meetings.
• Develops and coordinates academic programming within the Centers, partnering with faculty and academic departments to promote interdisciplinary learning and foster intellectual engagement.
• As a member of the OICR Team, co-create, develop, and implement programs, trainings, and workshops that examine the intersections of historically and presently marginalized identities and their communities.
• Stays informed about local, national, and global issues that impact the student communities served by the Center, ensuring responsive and relevant programming.
• Develop educational and social programs that foster a deeper understanding of diverse gender and sexual identities within the Amherst College community and beyond.
• Builds meaningful partnerships with parents and families, alumni, and campus community members to create and sustain impactful programs and resources that enrich the student experience.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of Queer and Trans History Month, Trans Day of Visibility, Pride Month, etc., and other signature programs.
• Collaborate at the divisional and institutional level to develop and facilitate campus programs, workshops, trainings, and other opportunities that support the mission of QRC.
• Serves as a key liaison to Student Care, CCMH, Class Deans, and other campus partners to coordinate timely support and interventions for students experiencing acute or crisis situations.
• Collaborates with campus partners to develop and implement policies that directly influence and support the Center’s mission, programs, and communities.
• Meet with and advise students on support resources at and beyond the College.
• Provide leadership and organizational development education to student organizations engaged in work related to the mission of the QRC
• Oversee all of QRC’s communications: newsletters, advertisements, social media, etc.
• Develops, manages, and evaluates the Center’s social media presence in collaboration with student staff, ensuring engaging, strategic, and mission-aligned content.
• Manage the creation of educational and promotional materials for both print and online platforms.
• Maintain the website to ensure it is up to date and includes dynamic resources for students

Benefits

• Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director