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University of Maryland (http://www.umd.edu/) has an opening for Associate Director, Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity.

Associate Director
Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity
(Position # 112127)

The University of Maryland is the flagship campus of the State of Maryland, and is one of the nation's premier public research universities. Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is strategically located nine miles from Washington, DC, and 30 miles from Baltimore. Our diverse community includes approximately 4,000 regular staff and 1,500 contingent (non-regular) staff.

CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt Staff, full-time, 12-month appointment
COMPENSATION: Mid- to high 50s

Description of Duties

The Associate Director complements the Director in the ability to reach diverse segments of LGBT communities, especially LBT women, LGBT people of color, and international LGBT populations. He/She collaborates in the delivery of existing programs and initiatives designed to support LGBT students. The Associate Director provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and promotion of outreach activities and initiatives. This includes the following essential duties.

  • Collaborate and assist in the delivery of existing programs and events.
  • Advise students on meeting their resource needs.
  • Oversee all technological needs of the Office.
  • Collaborate in the development of new initiatives. These may include programs focused on mentoring and the development of student facilitation skills.
  • Teach courses and facilitate training.
  • Help maintain and build new campus community relationships across difference and relationships with relevant off campus community groups.
  • Assist the Director in all other duties of the Office.

Qualifications

A master's degree, preferably in a related field, and two to three years experience working with LGBT populations, preferably in higher education, are required. Must have knowledge of issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally communities; and must understand how sexual orientation and gender identity intersect with race, ethnicity, class, gender, disability, religion, and nationality. The successful candidate will have demonstrated computer literacy, including web authoring skills; proficiency in working with MS Office Tools, and ability to work across platforms; familiarity with course management tools like WebCT and Blackboard; ability to interface effectively with the Office of Information Technology.

To Apply

For best consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names, email, and telephone numbers of three professional references by March 22, 2010 to:

Dr. Susan R. Komives, Search Chair
Professor, Counseling and Personnel Services
3214 Benjamin Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
You may also submit materials electronically to Komives@umd.edu

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Date Posted: February 20, 2010