University of California Irvine

Director, LGBT Resource Center

Req ID: 146823
Payroll Job Title: 004565-STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: Student Affairs
Department: LGBT Resource Center
Reports to Title: 000320-STDT LIFE DEV MGR 2
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $71,600.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $127,400.00/Yr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC) provides a wide range of education and advocacy services supporting intersectional identity development. We foster community, wellness, an open and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, queer, asexual, ally, and questioning students, faculty, staff, and the larger campus community. We strive to develop an atmosphere of acceptance and wellbeing in which the campus community can support the academic mission of the university.

Your Role on the Team

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students in Student Life & Leadership, the Director of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center manages a varied and complex set of services and co-curricular programs intended to advance knowledge of and awareness about UCI's diverse LGBT communities. The Director develops department goals and objectives, establishes budgetary and program priorities, identifies future resource needs, and recommends sources for the center. Specific responsibilities include administrative and policy interpretation, overall outreach, program planning implementation, and fiscal and facility management.

The Director supervises the LGBTQ+ Specialist, Transgender Care Specialist, Program Coordinator, and student support staff to assist in the overall direction of the center in response to the changing needs of an increasingly diverse student population and ensures the development of programs/services will foster an increased understanding of sexual orientation , romantic orientation, gender identity, gender expression and intersections of queer identity issues in society. The Director independently oversees day-to-day operations and determines goals and performance expectations of subordinates. Additionally, the Director makes recommendations concerning improvements of the center to the manager.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
• Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory, LGBT identity development, leadership development, group dynamics, emerging trends in LGBT programming, and management theory and proven ability to apply information in decision making and problem-solving situations.
• Dynamic leadership and vision working with multicultural students and student organizations in a higher education setting; demonstrated success in promoting a strong sense of commitment to diversity and diversity issues.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to provide support, advocacy, crisis intervention and appropriate referral information, using discretion, confidentiality, and understanding of campus policy.
• Program organization skills, including proposal and budget preparation, publicity, marketing and evaluation.
• Understanding of University administrative organizations, policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to effectively handle and complete multiple ongoing projects in an environment characterized by frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver assessment projects and reports.
• Significant and directly related university program, activity, and management experience.
• Direct experience conceptualizing, organizing, directing, and advising major campus projects and programs
• Supervisory experience with full-time career and part-time student staff.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 7 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Master's degree preferred.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $71,600 - $99,500 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/146823






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