Job Listing
Northern Illinois University (http://www.niu.edu/) has an opening for Director of LGBT Resource Center.
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois), Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, is accepting applications for the position of Director, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center.
College/Division: Student Affairs
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Skills
Master's Degree in education, higher education/college student personnel, counseling, LGBT/gender/women's studies, sociology, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years full-time administrative experience in higher education as an assistant, associate, or director of LGBT resource center or comparable position/experience; two years of experience with LGBT programs and services; supervision, training/workshop development and implementation skills, all preferably in a university setting; budgetary and assessment experience, fundraising and development, demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, and commitment to university-wide community involvement.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the on-campus LGBT Resource Center. Develop, support, and oversee programming and services related to recruitment and retention of LGBT students, faculty, and staff; enhance an inclusive campus community; engage in outreach activities; seek new resources through fundraising opportunities and gift giving; develop and promote program initiatives that enhance the undergraduate and graduate experiences of LGBT students; and lead the department in meeting the division's mission, vision, and core values. Oversee fiscal and personnel operations.
Materials
Send a letter of application, resume/vita, list of three current professional references and their contact information to:
Dr. James Brunson, Office of Diversity & Equity
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Contact Name:
Shirley Mashare
smashare@niu.edu
Phone:(815)753-1513
Fax:(815)753-1589
Preference will be given to complete applications received by 03/24/2010, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This position is designated as security sensitive. In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.
Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University afford equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation, and sexual orientation. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.
Date Posted: February 20, 2010