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Employer Name: Queensborough Community College (CUNY)

LGBTQIA+Specialist POSITION DETAILS Reporting to the Dean of Students, the LGBTQIA+ Specialist is a member of the Student Affairs division and is responsible for overseeing the LGBTQIA+ Center and all programming efforts aimed at the education and celebration of the College?s LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff. The Specialist will collaborate with colleagues on campus to support the College?s strategic plan, with a particular focus on creating a student-centered environment that is welcoming and reflective of the College?s culture of care. Through research and data collection, the Specialist will be responsible for keeping the campus community abreast of current events and best practices focused on the academic success and well-being of the College?s LGBTQIA+ students. CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College?s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university?s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College?s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States. The LGBTQIA+ Specialist will: Manage the day-to-day operation of the LGBTQIA+ Center. Oversee and support to office employees, including student workers. Facilitate the collaboration of LGBTQIA+ organizations and the college community in educational activities. Provide leadership for implementing strategies that are data driven and research based for accelerating academic achievement and promoting the social-emotional well-being of LGBTQIA+ students. Lead outreach efforts to find and build relationships with community partners to support LGBTQIA+ students to assist in procuring funding for college-wide initiatives that center LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop programs, support groups, and mentoring opportunities for LGBTQIA+ students. Coordinate college-wide events aimed celebrating the college?s LGBTQIA+ community. Attend the annual CUNY Lavender Graduation and represent QCC at the Queens Pride Parade. Provide workshop for faculty, staff, and administrators around issues important to LGBTQIA+ student success. Collaborate with Academic Affairs to build LGBTQIA+ inclusive curriculum. Present data to faculty, staff, administrators, and community groups on student achievement and mental health related to LGBTQIA+ students. Participate in meetings and serve on college committees to ensure the representation and consideration of the college?s LGBTQIA+ population when decisions are made. Serve as a resource and advocate for LGBTQIA+ students. For additional information about the Division of Student Affairs, please visit: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/studentAffairs/index.html QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -Development and facilitation of workshops. -Management of office operations, including the supervision of support staff. -Mentoring college students. -Work with the LGBTQIA+ population. -Work with community groups. -Employment at a college. -Experience with data collection and/or assessment. -Experience working with diverse student populations. CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Develops and implements programming, services, and learning opportunities for students, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population. Administers one or more student affairs programs, providing program management, assistance with policy development, supervision and training of all professional and support staff, budget monitoring, and report preparation Serves as a resource to student groups and/or populations as a consultant and advocate for their concerns Researches and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact Produces workshops and materials to support student programs; manages on-line communities; develops on-line social networking activities, and develops and maintains multimedia content on program web sites Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary$ 64,649 to $ 72,667. commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment. After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period. If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website. HOW TO APPLY Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must provide a resume and cover letter. CLOSING DATE June 19, 2024. Review of resumes to begin immediately. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 28537 Location Queensborough CC