Women and LGBT Center Director (HR Title: Director Women & LGBT Center)

**Salary Range: **

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Director of the Women and LGBT Center will be responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive educational programs to address the needs of women and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community on campus. This position will serve as an advocate for students on issues related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and strive to promote a positive and inclusive environment on campus. Primary responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, providing leadership in implementing programming and education for the entire university community; advise individual students and student organizations; counsel and assist students and student organizations with problem solving and conflict mediation; manage departmental and program budgets; and supervise program coordinator, student and para-professional staff in the office.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, execute, and assess departmental educational programs, initiatives, and services including but not limited to: Allies Program, Women Symposium, LGBT Equality Forum, campus training activities, and assist in the facilitation of learning experiences such as Intersections, and seminars, Athletics Diversity Council Class, among others.

• Work with students, faculty, and staff on women’s, gender, and LGBT awareness issues, as well as issues affecting a diverse student population. This includes advising and/or collaborating with student organizations with a particular emphasis on issues related to the mission of the center and creating or enhancing partnerships with other offices on campus and in the local community.

• Provide administrative oversight for the Women & LGBT Center including budget management, website maintenance, assessment of program and learning outcomes, and daily operational functions.

• Direct public relations efforts related to the Women and LGBT Center including information fairs, campus outreach, and president commission committees.

• Work with students, staff, faculty, and community members to provide networking and program collaborations.

• Represent the Women & LGBT Center on the Student Development Leadership team, as well as university committees.

• Support the implementation and realization of the goals and learning domains in the student affairs strategic plan.

• Other Duties as assigned

• Occasional evening/weekend hours required for programs, trainings and retreats.