The Johns Hopkins University is seeking applications for the first Director of LGBTQ Life at JHU. This newly created position will develop LGBTQ resources for the Johns Hopkins University community, promote the retention and development of LGBTQ students and catalyze the creation of a campus environment characterized by respect, inclusion and safety of all community members. The Director will be a major change agent for Johns Hopkins as an institution developing programs and services aimed at supporting a positive campus climate for the LGBTQ community. The Director will report to the Dean of Student Life and collaborate with many University units and community and national organizations. The LGBTQ Director should be an expert on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Director will work primarily to support LGTBQ students at Johns Hopkins while also serving as a resource for the entire campus community on issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and related topics. The Director will integrate the efforts of our geographically disparate groups and campuses and identify best practices across the University. To that end, the Director should be able create and implement programming aimed at students as well as faculty, staff and administration. The Director will work closely with other departments in Homewood Student Affairs as well as the Office of Institutional Equity and Admissions to promote and integrate the LGBTQ community within campus life.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the job:
Strategy and Planning: Establish 5-year strategic plan for LGBTQ services on campus including staffing, budget, programming, research, policy support, etc. Develop office policies and procedures. Cultivate and maintain positive image of LGBTQ student services and the broader Johns Hopkins community among various constituencies. Provide leadership in developing programs and services that promote the academic, personal and professional achievement of the LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff and actively create a safer campus climate.
Programming: Develop broad awareness and support for issues of particular concern for LGBTQ stakeholders as well as serve as a principal advisor to the larger community on LGBTQ issues. Collaborate with various university departments, campus and community-based LGBTQ organizations (DSAGA, The Network, Gertrude Stein Group, etc.) as well as corporate and community leaders to implement programs and events. Provide education programs such as Ally and Safe Zone Training. Establish virtual LGBTQ presence and website content, including development, promotion and management of newly developed OUTList. Review programming and services annually. Work with academic departments and programs to develop and sponsor programs of intellectual and cultural significance to LGBTQ students and scholars.
Advocacy and Advising: Advise students in group and individual settings. Refer students to other University departments (e.g. The Counseling Center, Academic Advising, etc.) or outside organizations when necessary. Provide resources and support for faculty, staff and students with issues related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression. Conduct ongoing assessment of students' needs, campus climate and office services.
Institutional Support: Advise Dean of Student Life on matters pertaining to LGBTQ student issues. Support efforts to establish and develop an LGBTQ alumni group. Collaborate with Admissions offices across the Johns Hopkins Institutions to improve Johns Hopkins' ability to attract and retain LGBTQ students. Serve as a resource for campus administrators, faculty and staff regarding policy development, subject-area expertise and support in matters relating to the needs of LGBTQ students. Serve as an expert for the Faculty, Staff and Administration. Review University-wide policies and materials and recommend changes to make them more inclusive.
Bachelors degree in Higher Education Administration, Women's Studies, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology or other relevant field required. Advanced degree preferred. Five years demonstrated progressive experience in programming and advocacy in a University setting required. Experience in programming and advocacy for the LGBTQ community preferred.
Special skills and knowledge: Demonstrated progressive administrative experience in programming and advocacy for the LGBTQ population; commitment to and understanding of issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied students, faculty and staff; and demonstrated experience with collaboration, community organizing and supervision of volunteers and undergraduate and graduate students. The director should have knowledge of current literature and research in LGBTQ studies. Candidate should be able to demonstrate successful leadership and program administration.
Note: Beyond 3 years, position may be contingent upon additional funding.
To apply, please visit http:jobs.jhu.edu, create and save your application, then click "Find your new job": requisition #55377.Johns Hopkins University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. As such, Johns Hopkins does notdiscriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic in any student program or activity administered by the university or with regard to admission or employment.
