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Vacancy TypeEHRA Non-FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleProgram CoordinatorSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range40,000-42,000Position Number00104595Work ScheduleThis is a full-time position; schedule may include some weekend, after hours, and holiday workFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department383502 - GLBT CenterDepartmentGLBT CenterJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The GLBT Center is a unit within the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, reporting to the Vice-Provost. The mission of the Center is to engage, develop, and empower members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities and their allies. In order to fulfill that mission, the Center helps students connect to form social support networks, offers identity-based and health-related information and resources, consults with students individually and collectively on issues related to personal identity and academic success, refers students to a wide variety of resources on campus and in the local community, provides professional and leadership development opportunities, and hosts educational events, and community engagement programs.

The Center’s vision is of a campus where students, staff, faculty, and alumni feel a shared responsibility to increase their individual understanding of and comfort with diversity, to enhance their ability to connect with members of their own communities, to build coalitions across identity groups, and to work collaboratively in order to raise awareness, promote respect, and create a culture where they can advocate for equity, inclusion, and social justice on behalf of themselves and others.

Essential Job Duties

The Program Coordinator will have a demonstrated knowledge of issues related to the GLBT community and will work to support members of the GLBT community in order to ensure their success and retention, with a focus on providing support for student identity development as well as academic preparation and enhancement. The Program Coordinator will also help provide resources and educational opportunities for the broader NC State campus community in order to promote a climate of awareness and inclusion. The Program Coordinator must have a strong commitment to the goals of the Center, effective people skills, and well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Due to the nature of this position, the schedule will vary and may regularly include nights and weekends.

Outreach and Education Programs

• Assist with the GLBT Center’s programming initiatives, including initiatives and events designed to raise awareness about the Center’s resources and services, to promote support and inclusion on campus, to educate members of the campus community about GLBT identities and the issues members of the GLBT community face, and to provide opportunities for identity and leadership development among GLBT students.

Awareness Events

• Represent the GLBT Center at on- and off-campus information and recruitment fairs as needed
• Provide classroom presentations

Inclusion Initiatives

• Assist with planning, publicizing, and hosting GLBT Center events aimed to engage individual students and student organizations representing diverse identities and communities
• Collaborate with faculty and staff from other departments on initiatives designed to address issues of intersectionality

Educational Programming

• Assist with the annual review of existing training curricula (Project SAFE, Trans 101, GLBT 101, etc.)
• Assist with the development of new curricula as needed (e.g., specialized training’s for Student Health Services, Counseling Center, University Police, Housing, University Recreation, Athletics, etc.)
• Facilitate training’s and presentations

Individual Consultation and Referral

• Meet with members of the campus community who are exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, provide support, and connect them with resources, including referral to the NC State Counseling Center as needed
• Assist students as they deal with interpersonal and academic issues and connect them with appropriate campus resources

Student Development Initiatives

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of professional development opportunities for students
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of leadership development opportunities for students
• Assist with the advising of GLBT student organizations

Community Outreach

• Represent the GLBT Center on University committees as necessary
• Be available to faculty and staff to assist with curriculum development, research, and training
• Respond to written and verbal inquiries about GLBT Center events, services, and resources

Other Work/Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist with the supervision of interns, student employees, and volunteers
• Assist with the development of learning outcomes and assessment tools for GLBT Center programs and services
• Perform benchmarking and promising practices research as needed related to current or potential GLBT Center programs and services
• Assist with annual analysis of assessment data
• Assist with annual review of GLBT Center programs and services

Minimum Education/Experience

• Post-baccalaureate or Bachelors degree required, preferably in Higher Ed. Administration, Counselor Education, College Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of direct experience working with the GLBT community, preferably in a higher education setting.

Departmental Required Skills

A broad knowledge of sexual orientation and gender identity issues.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication, and public presentation skills.

The ability to understand and articulate GLBT-related needs and concerns from a multicultural perspective to a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty.

The ability to take initiative, work and think independently; and a willingness to contribute to a team-oriented work environment.

Demonstrated success with event programming, curriculum development, assessment, and student support, preferably in a higher education setting.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Master’s degree, preferably in Higher Ed. Administration, Counselor Education, College Counseling, Social Work, or a related field

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

In addition to your application please submit a resume and a cover letter.

Job Open Date09/09/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date10/01/2019AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. Do you have or will you have by date of hire a master's degree in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you have at least 1 year of direct experience working with the GLBT community?
   • Yes
   • No
5. Please briefly describe your experience in event planning, event coordination, and / or event management. If no experience in this area, please enter "N/A".

   (Open Ended Question)

6. Briefly describe your experience in communicating with diverse audiences. In your response, please include your approach to communicating with diverse audiences.

   (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Contact Information for References