Graduate Intern for LGBTQ+ Initiatives

REGIS COLLEGE • Weston, MA

20h • $6,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) at Regis College aims to foster a campus culture where all types of diversity are valued, engaged with, and contribute to the holistic development of community members and institutional excellence. Regis is committed to ensuring each individual is known and accepted, aligning with the founding values of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston. Integrating diversity within academic programs, student life, faculty and staff experiences, and community relationships is crucial for Regis' strategic goal of inclusive excellence. As a member of the CIE, the Graduate Intern will gain exposure to CIE initiatives, planning, research, and data analysis at Regis College. This will develop transferable skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, project management, program development, and data analysis related to the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized populations. The position involves working with the Campus Pride Index Taskforce to assess LGBTQ+ experiences and student supports, coordinating/facilitating programs (OUTober, Trans Day of Remembrance, Campus Pride month, PRIDE), assisting with internal document development, and diversity, inclusion, and equity related data. The CIE will align the experience with the intern's interests and skills. The Graduate Intern will also serve as the center liaison for the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) student organization, meet regularly with the VP for Inclusive Excellence/CDO, attend CIE staff meetings, and participate in other relevant meetings. The intern will develop learning outcomes, receive coaching in higher education administrative work, and engage in campus-wide professional development opportunities. This is a 12-month live-in position with potential for renewal, requiring residence on campus.

Requirements

• Is a critical and creative thinker
• Is able to take direction and initiative
• Has excellent organization and time-management skills
• Is a strong communicator (verbal, written, interpersonal)
• Is comfortable with collaboration, has the ability to thrive in groups, but is also self-motivated
• Is energized by Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice work, and is committed to learning more about this functional area
• Has an interest in gaining experience in facilitation, curriculum development, and / or data collection and assessment
• Has background or interest in best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ community members
• Internship applicants must be accepted, provisionally or fully, into an eligible graduate program
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community
• Interest/experience in working with students, health promotion, or higher education
• Some evening and weekend hours are required

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to and familiarity with CIE initiatives, planning and research and data analysis at Regis College
• Develop transferrable skills in areas such as strategic planning, problem-solving, project management, program development and data analysis as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized populations
• Work with the Campus Pride Index Taskforce to develop an assessment of LGBTQ+ experiences at Regis College, and current student supports in relation to the LGBTQ+ community
• Collaborative coordination and/or facilitation of programs (OUTober, Trans Day of Remembrance, Campus Pride month, PRIDE, etc.)
• Assistance with development of internal documents, and diversity, inclusion and equity related data
• Serve as the center liaison for the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) student organization
• Regularly meet one-on-one with the VP for Inclusive Excellence/CDO
• Attend CIE staff meetings
• Participate in other relevant meetings
• Develop learning outcomes
• Receive coaching in higher education administrative work
• Engage in other campus wide professional development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned
• Live on campus as part of the position
• Train in incident management and crisis protocol with the Office of Residence Life
• Serve as a member of the Professional Staff On-Duty (PSOD) rotation
• Respond to on-campus issues or concerns as they arise
• Facilitate response with appropriate parties
• Serve as support staff to resident assistants and Campus Police wherever needed
• Submit incident reports when needed
• Communicate with appropriate campus offices regarding the welfare of residents
• Complete and distribute duty log by 9am for weekday duties
• Participate in regular Residence Life meetings, including Tuesday morning staff meetings and any trainings related to on-call policies or procedures

Benefits

• $6,000 stipend (12-month)
• Free room and full meal plan during the 12-month duration
• Supplemental meal stipends for summer and winter breaks based on work schedule and internship start/end dates
• Tuition remission for two (2) eligible Regis graduate courses/semester, with a maximum of six graduate courses (18 credits) per academic year
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees