Job Information
Old Dominion University Assistant Director of LGBTQIA+ Programs in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Assistant Director of LGBTQIA+ Programs
Department WOMEN'S CENTER
Position Number GP562A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of LGBTQIA+ Programs plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and thriving environment for LGBTQIA+ students within the university community. This position is responsible for the recruitment, training, and selection of staff while designing, developing, and implementing innovative programs and services that address the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ students. These efforts aim to promote a sense of belonging, cultivate personal and professional growth, and empower students to achieve academic excellence. Central to this role is a strong emphasis on well-being, ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with principles of holistic student development inside and outside of the classroom. The Assistant Director contributes to creating a campus culture where LGBTQIA+ students feel valued, respected, and equipped to thrive. Key responsibilities include developing educational programming, Ally Bystander Intervention efforts, curriculum development, assessment, and outreach to university departments and community organizations to center intersectional programmatic efforts. Serving as the Safe Space Chair, the Assistant Director leads these training efforts, providing tools and resources for allies to support a more inclusive campus community. Additionally, this position involves advising LGBTQIA+ student organizations, mentoring students, and supervising graduate and undergraduate students. Through collaboration with campus partners, the Assistant Director ensures that programs are impactful, measurable, and contribute meaningfully to the university’s broader diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The Assistant Director plays a vital role in strengthening the university’s commitment to inclusivity and the overall achievement of the student population.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Queer Studies, Women’s Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Sociology, or related field.
Comprehensive knowledge and awareness of evolving trends in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Some knowledge of diverse theoretical frameworks that focus on diversity, inclusion, and student development to increase student retention, well-being, progression, and graduation.
Familiarity with LGBTQ community needs/resources and solutions and resolutions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
Strong organizational planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across cultures with students, faculty, staff, and community partner organizations.
Demonstrated understanding and experience supporting the development of intersecting identities
Considerable experience in crisis intervention and advocacy work.
Some supervisory and advising experience with graduate and/or undergraduate students.
Some prior experience in administering, planning, and coordinating LGBTQIA+ and multicultural programming for students is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated considerable ability to assess students’ needs and make appropriate campus and/or community-based referrals.
Considerable experience in advocacy and understanding of the diverse issues, needs, and concerns within the LGBTQIA+ community, including intersectional perspectives.
Demonstrated experience or ability to assist in establishing a transformative, innovative, and contemporary women’s and gender equity center.
Some experience in a higher education setting or non-profit.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 11/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 11/21/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Published Article
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
Diversity/Inclusion Statement
Supplemental Questions
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