What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Queer Student Services position at Portland State University?
Brief Description of PSU / School / Dept
Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action - in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life , from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for oversight of the QRC's student leadership programming and cultivating activities that promote the vision of the QRC . The Director supports the mission of the QRC by providing support and outreach to students who are queer (lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning) and trans and helps promote a campus climate that includes queer and trans community members fully in the intellectual and social life of PSU .
The Director provides mentorship and leadership skill development training / support to student employees, student leaders, interns, and volunteers. The Director builds community, cultivates activities, event planning, program development, and evaluation. The Director participates in campus-wide committees to ensure queer and trans people are represented in all aspects of university life. This is a full time, unclassified position with occasional after-hours and weekend hours are required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated history of leadership and community involvement with LGBTQQI community and a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
- Ability to understand and articulate student concerns that includes the intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, and other significant aspects of identity.
- After-hours availability is required. Evening and weekend event attendance, crisis response and project work expected;
- Experience and skills in supervising professional and student staff;
- Demonstrated experience with office organization and clerical skills;
- Ability to work in teams and encourage collaboration and shared decision making;
- Demonstrated in-depth awareness and understanding of one's own cultural background and privilege, how it influences perceptions, values, and practices and engages in the way they shape their relationship to students and staff;
- Ability to interrupt, disrupt and address prejudice, discrimination, microaggressions and racism that impacts students and staff at the interpersonal, intergroup, and institutional levels;
- Bachelor's degree plus 3 years or demonstrated equivalent work experience.
- Successful completion of background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Cultural Competencies
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days / Hours Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be between $60,384 and $67,937 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https : / / www.pdx.edu / human-resources / benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https : / / www.pdx.edu / human-resources / psu-total-compensation-calculator
Application Instructions
Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions
Search Details
Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins Quick Link https : / / jobs.hrc.pdx.edu / postings / 46840
Salary : $60,384 - $67,937
