| Department: | The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning. With strong programs in the humanities and arts, UMBC is well known nationally for its success in educating minority and female students in sciences, technology, engineering and math. Specific information about UMBC can be found at about.umbc.edu.
The UMBC Division of Student Affairs values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and are actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. The Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging, is a new student-and staff-facing department, in the Division of Student Affairs, focused on providing support, advocacy, educational programming and social justice engagement opportunities for the 13,000+ student population. Consisting of four full time staff, one graduate assistant, and numerous student employees, the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging is a dynamic team committed to helping UMBC cultivate an inclusive campus community.
| | Responsibilities: | Reporting to the Associate Director with the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging, the successful candidate is responsible for providing support to the Division of Student Affairs with a focus on outreach, support, advocacy, event planning, training and assessment efforts for various student populations – particularly those who self-identify as LGBTQ+. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as an informal, secondary advisor for UMBC recognized LGBTQ+, cultural, and service/social action student organizations as needed and performing other duties as assigned. | | Required Minimum Qualifications: | -
Bachelor degree and one year of experience preferably working outside the classroom with traditional college age LGBTQ+ students and historically marginalized and underrepresented racial, ethnic, national origin and socioeconomic college age populations. -
Demonstrated ability to serve as both an Identity, Inclusion & Belonging and Division of Student Affairs-based subject matter expert and resource regarding LGBTQ+ student populations. -
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: multicultural affairs, diversity and/or social justice education, community organizing, event planning, intercultural education, training, facilitation, curriculum writing and student organization leadership as an undergraduate or graduate student. -
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with one or more of the following population groups: people of color, LGBTQ+ allies, religious and/or spiritually-identified people, Gen Zers, Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers, and/or people who are differently abled. -
Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate mindfully in person and online with diverse students, staff, faculty and campus partners. -
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to promoting an inclusive and equitable on and off-campus environment for all faculty, staff, and students; in particular with diverse student populations on the basis of ability, age, gender identity, nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, political ideology, and other social identities. -
Demonstrated ability in advocating and collaborating with LGBTQ+ students, student organizations, staff, faculty, the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging and Division of Student Affairs partners. -
Background in assessment and ability to support the assessment of the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging and Division of Student Affairs student events, programs, initiatives and training. -
Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours on occasion. -
Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect and trust towards students and colleagues. -
Ability to work both independently and with a team of professionals. | | Preferred Qualifications: | Additional preference will be given to candidates with: -
Master of Arts or Sciences Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Development, Higher Education Administration or a related Social Sciences, Humanities, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion education-focused area of study. -
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply student development theories and identity development theories, models and frameworks, including intersectionality, as originally conceived by Kimberlé Crenshaw, when engaging in LGBTQ+ student outreach, program planning, student training, and other educational efforts. -
Demonstrated ability to flexibly manage the professional demands of a fast-paced workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships. -
Experience with allyship development theories as it applies to social justice related work and specifically fostering allyship with cisgender and heterosexual student populations. -
Demonstrated technical and creative skills to communicate our mission, vision and purpose to a large and diverse student population - including, but not limited to, written work, social media, oral presentations, video development, and assessment reporting. - Bilingual/multilingual candidates, particularly those fluent in East Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and/or South Asian languages, are strongly encouraged to apply.
| | Special Instructions to Applicants: | Upload a cover letter including your salary requirements, resume and contact information for three professional references. | | Screening of Applications Begins: | For best consideration, submit application materials by September 19, 2020. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. | | Salary: | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. | | Hours: | Full-Time | | Type: | Regular | | FLSA Status: | Exempt | | Benefits: | UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Contingent II positions may include some benefits. | | Equal Opportunity Statement: | UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. | | Accommodation: | If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. | | Work Authorization | As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. | | | | |
