Program Manager, LGBTQ+ Equity Center

University of Maryland, College Park

Position Title: Program Manager, LGBTQ+ Equity Center

Unit: PRES-ODI-LGBTQ Equity Center

Position Number: #123437

• CAMPUS/COLLEGE INFORMATION

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

• THE POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) provides expertise and leadership at the University of Maryland around equity, diversity, and inclusion work. The following units are within ODI: ADA/504 Compliance, Bias Incident & Support Services (BISS), Diversity Training & Education, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct, Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), and TerrapinSTRONG.

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center serves LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. The center is committed to prioritizing minoritized voices in LGBTQ+ communities.

The program manager will plan and execute the center’s external and internal community-building programs/events, and will ensure that programs are intersectional and inclusive of minoritized LGBTQ+ identities across race, gender, sexuality, ability and other identities. This position will hire, train, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students. The program manager will provide mentorship to student leaders who utilize the center for group meetings and campus initiatives. The position will collaborate with campus partners to host LGBTQ+ related programming in the center and across campus. The program manager will develop and manage the office’s outreach and communications efforts to increase awareness of and engagement with the center’s programs, events, and mission. This position will serve as a representative for ODI and LGBTQ+ Equity Center on committees, at meetings and events. This position reports to the associate director.

• QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors in leadership, LGBT studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality studies or another field of study; and five (5) years of experience in project/program management in an educational setting. Successfully demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

OR

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, LGBT Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, or another relevant field of study; and three (3) years of experience in project/program management in an educational setting. Successfully demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Can successfully demonstrate experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge about LGBTQ+ populations, intersecting oppression within LGBTQ+ communities, and solidarity with other minoritized groups.
• Ability to develop, execute, assess/evaluate programs and events that meet the needs of LGBTQ+ campus communities.
• Knowledge of communications and marketing strategy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous detailed tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter, capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with marginalized communities.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills providing mentorship and working with students.
• Ability to learn quickly and use learning computer technology, such as Microsoft Office suite, G Suite, other productivity software, and various social media platforms.
• Ability to lead teams and/or committees.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of stakeholders (internal and external).

PREFERENCES:  

• University experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with intersectional LGBTQ+ populations.
• Passion for supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.
• Time and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and work with deadlines.

• COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary range for this position is low to mid $70s and commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position. During the interview process, finalist may be provided a prompt to prepare and present using presentation to attendees; finalist may also be asked to meet with various stakeholders.

• APPLICATIONS, NOMINATIONS, VACCINE PROTOCOL, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Interested individuals should submit an online application consisting of a letter of interest, resume, and names with contact information for three (3) references to this secure website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/118367

The best consideration date for this position is April 26, 2024. Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until an appointment is made.

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The identity of applicants will be kept confidential and references will not be contacted unless and until individuals reach the finalist stage of the search process and have given consent.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.