26-164 Associate Director of the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy (SUA3)

West Chester University•West Chester University, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy (CTQA) invites applications for the position of Associate Director. The CTQA is a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and ally members of the West Chester University community. The mission of the CTQA is to cultivate an environment where the intersectional experiences of trans and queer people are supported, celebrated, validated and affirmed by providing access to LGBTQIA+ resources and community advancement. Reporting to the Director for the CTQA, the Associate Director works collaboratively with the CTQA staff to support the mission and function of the Center. The Associate Director provides extensive program development, outreach, and resource development; peer education program and student leadership training and development; and educational training and development on campus. This position supports students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who access the space; supervises student employees and volunteers; provides resources and outreach; and assists with administration and oversight of the Center. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual identities and experiences; experience working with people with marginalized genders and sexualities; the ability to take initiative, problem solve and work independently; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with consistent accuracy, follow-through, and timely completion of projects.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Minimum of three years of diversity and inclusion experience
Experience in the creation and implementation of educational programming
Experience developing and facilitating presentations and trainings
Supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to the LGBTQIA+ community
Experience working with multicultural and social justice education in the areas of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, religion, sexuality, and gender identity
Experience advising and providing group facilitation
Experience with leadership development
Experience supervising students
Experience using social media, web design, and online outreach
Experience working in a University or school setting
Experience using Microsoft Teams and Canva

Responsibilities

Evaluate programs, conduct programmatic need assessments and provide strategic planning
Develop the programming for the year
Collaborate with campus and community partners on joint programmatic initiatives
Develop a marketing strategy to increase visibility
Oversee all aspects of the peer education program including recruitment, selection, supervision, training, project oversight, and evaluation of peer educator student employees
Supervise the Graduate Assistant and intern(s)
Collaborate with the Graduate Assistant on outreach initiatives
Develop ongoing training content for the CTQA student staff
Offer support and possible advisement to all LGBTQIA+ and CTQA affiliated groups
Work with student leaders on programming and program advisement
Provide leadership development through organized meetings, workshops, and training
Maintain outreach to students and campus community and update the Center’s social media sites
Provide oversight of the development and updating of the office web site and other online resources
Manage resource development for programs, training, and general use and production of office publications
Create, promote and facilitate educational opportunities for the campus community and other constituents
Provide critical education about trans and queer identities and experiences and how community members can work towards being stronger advocates in presentations, workshops and trainings
Advise people on resources, program opportunities and ways to get connected and involved.
Serve on Division of Access, Compliance, and Engagement and other WCU committees as a representative for the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy
Additional duties as assigned