Assistant Director

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General Description:

The Assistant Director of the LGBTQ Student Center serves as an essential member of the Student Life team and has direct reporting responsibility to the Director of the LGBTQ Student Center.  The LGBTQ Student Center provides support and fosters belonging of students, faculty, staff, and alumni inclusive of all genders, expressions, and orientations. The center focuses on education and outreach, programming, intergroup engagement, empowerment, and advocacy for increased visibility in the university community. The Department serves as an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs and Student Life,  and works closely with the Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations, Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement, Multicultural Student Affairs, Butler Center for Service and Leadership, and Student Center Complex.  

Salary:

$58,000

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management, oversight, and assessment of the center’s programming and educational initiatives. 
• Responsible for the advisement and management of the Center’s student assistant and student organizations sponsored by the LGBTQ Student Center.   
• Responsible for the advisement and management of several of the advocacy programs, educational initiatives, and leadership conferences/symposiums sponsored by the LGBTQ Student Center. 
• Assists the Director with oversight and implementation of strategic planning initiatives regarding engagement, belonging, education and LGBTQ+ identity development.  
• Develop monthly reports, updates, conduct assessments, and semester and annual program reports.   
• Manages the day-to-day operations and provides support and assistance with the direct and indirect advisement of student leadership and LGBTQ+ identity-based organizations, advocacy groups, programming boards and action committees affiliated with the LGBTQ Student Center. 
• Coordinates the departmental calendar of programs and events. 
• Develops and implements University-wide awareness programs to educate the campus community about LGBTQ+ identities and student leadership opportunities on campus and within the community. 
• Collaborates with Multicultural Student Affairs, the academic schools and colleges and administrative units to develop innovative initiatives that further develop partnerships with community advocacy agencies. Works with the Director to create additional avenues to augment education and belonging on campus. 
• Manages the day-to-day operations of student employees who execute programming initiatives, assist with office functions, and customer service.  Responsible for training, hiring, and evaluation of student employees.  
• Utilizes social media platforms to promote and connect students to the community and services provided by LGBTQ Student Center. 
• Produces publications as needed to promote programs and services for the LGBTQ Student Center.
• Establishes and coordinates ways to celebrate and reward student resilience and leadership through recognition. Responsible for the design and publishing of a bi-weekly community e-newsletter called the Pride Press, to ensure students are informed about various LGBTQ+ activities and services through listserv notices, Engage, postings in the office and direct communication with student organizations. 
• In collaboration with Director, staff and designated committees, design, plan, and coordinate the signature events including LGBTQ+ History Month, the IBIS Network Leadership Program, Miami Beach Pride, Campus Pride Month, and Lavender Celebration.  Communicate regularly with stakeholders and constituents; manage student learning outcomes, and assessment.  
• Design, plan and coordinate the IBIS Ally Training Certificate an intensive and interactive educational training of campus allies.
• Design, plan, and coordinate educational and visibility events, including: Rainbow Carnival, World AIDS Day, Service projects, Coming Out Day, Day of Silence. 
• Assists in the coordination of various student groups events including: SpectrUM, oStem Transcendence and HangOUT. Annual events include: Coming Out Week, TDOR and TDOR Week, DragOUT, and Pride Awareness Week.  
• Collaborates with designated campus liaisons and the Student Life team to execute programming. 
• In consultation with the Director, evaluates effectiveness and objectives for campus engagement activities and events through the development and implementation of assessment instruments.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director.  

People Management 

• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student employees in the office. Sets developmental goals and plans with student employees each semester to maximize performance.  
• Assists with student employee training initiatives (i.e. retreats and mid-year trainings) in conjunction with the Director and provides daily supervision.  
• Oversight of the center’s Engage portal and communicates regularly and effectively with affiliated community agencies and student groups. 
• Plan semester student leadership trainings for various student groups advised.    
• Provide advising, information, referrals, and advocacy to students  
• Supports office-related educational research, events, programs, and projects. 

Financial Responsibility 

• Serves as budget signatory and provide oversight for budgets for student groups.  Assists the Director in ensuring that all students groups and office programs comply with all institutional policies and procedures, including ensuring that they operate within the parameters of funds allocated.  
• Engages in the research and development of grant proposals. Assists the Director in the preparation, follow-up, and implementation of any proposals specifically as it relates to reconciling financial obligations.  

Decision-Making/Strategy

• Contributes ideas and viewpoints to the Director on operational and strategic plans for the department, campus/community programs and events as well as collaborative partnerships. 
• Makes daily independent decisions to ensure department objectives are met and that University policies and procedures are followed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to operate professionally and autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other programs.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.
• Responsive and timely decision making.

Education & Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Higher Education Administration or related field. 
• Two (2) years of progressive related experience in Higher Education/Student Affairs or related field.
• Programming experience in Higher Education. 
• Expectation to work some nights and weekends throughout the year.

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