Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Aug 29 2024 Job Description:

The Office of Equity and Inclusion at the State University of New York at Oneonta is dedicated to fostering a campus environment where all gender identities, sexual orientations, and intersectional social identities are celebrated and supported. We are seeking a visionary Associate Director for the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and OEI Program Associate. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, this dynamic role is pivotal in shaping a more inclusive and equitable campus culture.

The Associate Director will lead with purpose, guiding the GSRC's strategic direction and operational excellence. By spearheading initiatives that uplift the LGBTQ+ community and addressing intersectionality, they will cultivate a sense of belonging, safety, and empowerment for all. Collaboration is key, as the incumbent will work closely with campus partners to host transformative events and evaluate the impact of these efforts to ensure continuous growth and improvement. Additionally, they will play an integral role on the Bias Act Response Team (BART), contribute to the development of DEISJ training, and ensure SUNY achieves and maintains top-tier status as an LGBTQ+ friendly campus through the Campus Pride Index.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-equity-and-inclusion.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a resource for the campus community, with a strong emphasis on engagement and retention of LGBTQ+ students

• Deliver high-impact student-focused educational, cultural, and social programs, workshops, and events, that emphasize Gender, LGBTQ+, and Intersectional Social Identities

• Supervise and evaluate student staff/interns, ensuring effective program delivery

• Collaborate with campus units and student organizations to host campus-wide events and event planning including the PRISM Conference, Women's History Month, PRIDE Month, and Lavender Graduation

• Facilitate and oversee the Safe Space training program and the GSRC Advisory Group

• Advocate for students and employees regarding Gender and LGBTQ+ issues on campus

• Maintain and enhance the GSRC webpage and create a welcoming, safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community.

• Coordinate the QT Affinity Group for faculty and staff

• Partner with academic departments to incorporate LGBTQ+ sensitive pedagogy in the curriculum and develop internships focused on LGBTQ+ career fields.

• Assist with the design and implementation of the new OEI online training program, including tracking participation and reviewing feedback for continuous improvement

• Partner with the CRJIE AD and the Assistant Director for Projects and Initiatives to plan and organize targeted intersectional and inclusive programming that address the needs of students of color who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Host monthly dialogues/discussions in both Centers

• Manage a programming budget

• Ensure continuous improvement in LGBTQ+ inclusivity by participating in the biennial Campus Pride Index and supporting other OEI-related activities as needed

Salary: $62,596. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 2 years of direct or related professional experience, including but not limited to working in higher education, LGBTQ+ issues, and or other DEI related field.

• Demonstrated experience creating or leading collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills.

• Experience proving service to diverse student populations

• Ability to work evening and weekends as needed for effective program administration.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in higher education; student affairs; diversity, equity, and inclusion; or related field.

• At least 3 years of relevant full-time professional experience related to LGBTQ+ and social justice issues in higher education.

• At least 1-year of supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current and historical theories, practices, and trends related to diversity, equity, and inclusion work and social justice education and the ability to understand and adapt to cultural difference within a group environment appropriately and effectively.

• Experience developing and facilitating workshops on LGBTQ+ and DEI related issues to a wide variety of constituents.

• Prior experience developing, and/or providing student and/or employee programming focused on LGBTQ+ and other diversity, equity and inclusion/belonging issues

  Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.