DIRECTOR / LGBTQ & GENDER EQUITY

Position Number: S-3355

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Inclusion & Diversity, the Director assumes responsibility for offering guidance, implementing initiatives, organizing programs, making referrals, and conducting training. Their role involves advocating for inclusivity and equity concerning sexual orientation and gender identity. They also lead in organizing and planning LGBTQ+ focused programming. Furthermore, the Director is tasked with fostering partnerships across different divisions including academic affairs, recruitment and retention, student success, and other units within the division of student affairs. Situated within the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity, the Director plays a pivotal role in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a focal point for LGBTQ+ student engagement while providing institutional leadership in gender and sexuality matters. 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. One year of full-time professional experience in higher education or another organization, specifically working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender programs or communities. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ issues and the intersections of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions, and other areas of diversity. Demonstrated ability to work with the LGBTQ community and other diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and assess programs and services related to LGBTQ communities. Record of strong organizational and administrative experience. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication. Effective conflict resolution and mediation experience. Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making experience. Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Supervision Exercised:

None. 

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $50,000 - $62,000

Department: LGBTQ Services & Gender Equity Programs

Position Status: Regular

Employment Status: Full-Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859

Open Until Filled: Yes

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before June 19, 2024. 

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CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientati