Assistant Director of Student Identity & Engagement, LGBTQ+ Resources

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Student Identity & Engagement, LGBTQ+ Resources is responsible for developing and implementing programs, resources, and engagement opportunities that support students across a wide range of identities and cultural experiences, including the LGBTQ+ community. This role fosters student leadership, belonging, and community through involvement opportunities, educational initiatives, dialogue-based programming, and collaborative partnerships. Duties & Essential Job Functions: In collaboration with the Office of Student Identity & Engagement staff, develops LGBTQ+ and gender identity programs, services, and trainings that support student identity development, cultural awareness, and community engagement. Coordinates and advises student leadership and advocacy groups focused on identity, culture, and community building, including those connected to gender and sexuality. Advises student organizations connected to identity and culture, supporting their leadership development and programming efforts. Recruits, trains, and facilitates educational workshops and dialogue-based trainings that promote awareness, communication, and engagement across diverse student experiences. Collaborates with campus partners to strategically identify opportunities to enhance student success, belonging, and engagement across the student population, including students with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Prepares budgets and monitors department expenses, submits bills and invoices for processing, tracks and reconciles expenditures. Maintains assessment databases by collecting information about programs, attendance or other items of interest through surveys, evaluations and assessments, completes Anthology and annual reports, and provides reports to management as requested. Serves on cross-department committees and supports programming efforts that align with department goals. Supervises, hires, and trains student leaders and one graduate student. Partners with campus stakeholders to identify and respond to evolving student needs related to identity, culture, and engagement. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education & Experience: Master's degree required in related field (preferably higher education, women/gender studies, or counseling). 2 years of progressive responsibility in higher education. Experience working with, supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ students. Preferred Education & Experience: Experience developing and facilitating student trainings and workshops related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Experience with community engagement, student leadership development, and advocacy-based programming. Bilingual. Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: Valid Texas Driver’s License. Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements. Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training: Safe Zone or similar training. Certification in women/gender studies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge and skill in supporting students across a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. Skills in supervision, program development, and mentoring student leaders. Skills in fostering environments that support belonging and student engagement. Skill in strong oral and written communication. Ability to engage topics related to identity development, including cultural, social, gender, and sexuality-based experiences. Ability to facilitate conversations, trainings, and workshops. Skills in use of computers/information technology understanding. Ability to provide strong leadership, excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness. Ability to build collaborative relationships across campus. TCU Core Competencies: University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system. Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‑to‑face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs. Work Environment: Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours. There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. This is an on campus, in‑person position. Employment Values Statement: Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student‑centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Christian University