From Bridgewater State Universitys inception in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of the first normal schools in America to the current day, BSU has worked to ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional education. BSU aspires to be the leader in our mission class for closing equity gaps for minoritized students including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students as well as Black/Cape Verdean, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and other students of color. BSUs institutional values, the work of the Presidents Special Task Force on Racial Justice, and leadership of the Leading for Change Higher Education Diversity Consortium underscore the campus commitment to educational equity for minoritized students as well as other forms of social justice.

The mission of BSUs GLBTA Pride Center is to support the success of students who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community from an equity-minded, intersectional and student-centered framework while providing resources and educational opportunities for the entire BSU community. The successful candidate will have the abilities to contribute to this work collaboratively to meet the needs of BSUs increasingly diverse population of students.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director will provide support and coordination that impacts the success of the GLBTA Pride Center and its culturally diverse students. In collaboration with campus entities, the Assistant Director will lead innovative efforts to provide an integrated approach directed at improving LGBTQIA+ student outreach and retention, academic success, leadership and professional development, and enrichment for all students. The Assistant Director will work cross-divisionally and collaboratively with all campus constituencies to implement assessment-based experiences that prepare students for their careers and civic engagement in society. This position uses a student-informed, data-driven, and racial equity-minded approaches in all communication and service efforts. This is a student-facing position and requires in-person engagement. Remote work once a week permitted with Directors approval and is based on the needs of the department.

Standard schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 (Some evenings and weekend hours are required)

Remote Work Status: Remote work eligible, Hybrid, 1day per week

This position is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, Non-Essential, APA unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

1. Provide oversight to the retention and success of students by leading the LGBTQIA+ Student Support Group (non-clinical).
2. Assist in leading college transition programs and other initiatives that support the retention and success of all students with emphasis on issues germane to LGBTQIA+ students and LGBTQIA+ students of color through an intercultural, equity-minded framework of practice. This includes serving as a thought partner in strategic planning and assessment of new initiatives and campaigns, with an emphasis on supporting queer racial equity, visibility, and awareness.

3. Assist with outreach activities and all recruiting initiatives of prospective students, current students, parents, and all constituents, including information sessions, GSA Day, Open House, Admitted Students Day, campus tours, virtual office appointments, and Zoom sessions. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
4. Assist in the planning and execution of departmental and campus-wide
programs and events including those held in the evenings and on weekends, that promote equity-minded student success outcomes such as inclusion, belonging, retention, and persistence.
5. Collaborate with inter-divisional, campus, and external personnel on campus-wide LGBTQIA+ events, such as Big Queer Welcome, LGBTQ History Month, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Transgender Day of Visibility, National Coming Out Day, Queer Prom, Lavender Graduation, and similar programs that promote inclusion, belonging, retention, and graduation.
6. Provide supervision to GA and Student Workers. This includes hiring, training, guidance on implementation of programmatic ideas, leadership development opportunities, and providing performance feedback on an on-going basis.
7. Oversee the centers marketing strategies to highlight all Pride Center programs and initiatives.
8. Work in partnership with the Director ensure the Pride Center advances departmental strategic priorities.
9. Identify emerging and best practices of LGBTQIA+ student success and share them with the Director for consideration.
10. Provide leadership to the office, including day-to-day management of the office and decision making in the absence of the director.
11. Participate in the BSU Racial Equity Justice Institute.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (1) employment history entry. *a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.