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University of Rhode Island · 18 hours ago

Director, Gender and Sexuality Center

positionKingston, RI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$80K/yr - $85K/yr
date5+ years exp

The University of Rhode Island is the State’s flagship public research university, and they are seeking a Director for the Gender and Sexuality Center. This role involves developing and implementing strategies and programs to enhance the understanding of gender, sexuality, and inclusion within the university community, while overseeing the center's operations and staff.

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Responsibilities

Supervise the Center’s professional and student staff
Develop programs, resources, and services
Remain current with national standards, benchmarks, and best practices, including through engaged membership in relevant industry associations
Promote and collaborate on initiatives affecting University students, faculty, and staff by supervising and coordinating LGBTQ education, workshops, and programs
Develop educational, advocacy and support initiatives related to LGBTQ diversity issues and concerns
Train professional staff and student assistants to accomplish objectives, outcomes and goals aligned with the University’s strategic vision as leaders of the URI community
Develop and provide LGBTQ advocacy and ally training for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring alignment with national best practices and University policies and procedures
Routinely assess and evaluate all programs, resources, and services
Provide holistic advice to support retention and to encourage social integration and outreach to the community
Serve as a bridge to build positive advocacy and collaborative relationships with the URI community
Advise on a “walk-in” basis and communicate early alerts as needed for at-risk populations
Prepare regular reports about the Center’s initiatives
Oversee marketing and outreach strategies to increase student, faculty, staff, and community access to and engagement with the Center’s programs, resources, and services
Manage and develop an annual budget that supports the Center’s goals and objectives
Perform additional duties as required

Qualification

LGBTQ initiativesTrainingEducation workshopsDiverse groups advisingData analysisManagement experienceBudget planningStudent development knowledgeComputer experienceInterpersonal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in higher education administration or a related field
Minimum of five years of professional experience with LGBTQ initiatives
Knowledge of or experience in advising diverse groups/populations
Experience developing, providing, and implementing training and education workshops
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across constituencies and/or communities
Ability to maintain complete, detailed, and accurate records
Ability to gather and analyze data, and to draw relevant conclusions from the data
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Computer experience

Preferred

Master's degree in college student personnel, counseling, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies, Queer Studies, Trans Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or related fields that center on gender and sexuality or a related field
Management, budget, and strategic planning experience
Professional experience working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) communities and their allies, as well as LGBTQ faculty and staff
Knowledge of student development and of retention strategies and theories for diverse groups/populations

Company

University of Rhode Island

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University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
dateFounded in 1892
location
Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.uri.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Rhode Island has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (23)
2022 (26)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$71.27M
Key Investors
Rhode Island Department of HealthThe Champlin FoundationNational Science Foundation
2026-01-08Grant· $0.2M
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M

Leadership Team

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David M. Dooley
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