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Working Title:

Coordinator of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Programs

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range B

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$47,788.00 - $78,458.00

Job Description

The Coordinator of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Programs serves an important role in advancing the missions of the centers and in cultivating a supportive and engaging experience for students that impacts student retention at the University. The Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing events sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center and the Women’s Center.

The Coordinator also supports daily operations and ongoing services in the centers. The Coordinator must be committed to supporting, respecting, and embracing diverse backgrounds and values in order to foster an inclusive campus community. This position is responsible for building collaborative partnerships across campus and engages student employees in the planning and implementation of events and activities. The Coordinator oversees marketing and communications for the position's areas of responsibilities and implements program level assessment activities that align with the centers, Division, and University goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Participate in day-to-day operations of the LGBT Resource Center and the Women’s Center. This includes planning and executing center-sponsored events; supporting events planned by student organizations affiliated with the center(s); responding to inperson, phone, and email inquiries from current/prospective students, employees, and the general public; and monitoring the provision of menstrual, reproductive health, and safer sex supplies to students. The Coordinator participates in developing strategic short- and long-range goals that align with the strategic plans for the centers and enhance the engagement, retention and success of St. Cloud State students. The Coordinator also provides project level work direction to student employees and supervises student employees in the absence of the Director(s).

+ Provide individualized support to students seeking services from the centers, including resource referrals, mentoring, education, and other non-clinical support.

+ Facilitate classroom presentations and center-sponsored trainings about topics related to gender, sexuality, feminism, and LGBTQIA+ identities. Contribute to the review and revision of existing materials and the development of additional presentations and workshops.

+ Oversee marketing and public relations efforts in conjunction with appropriate staff and students. Maintain accurate information on websites and other marketing channels used. Work with other campus centers, including University Communications, to market center programs, events, and activities.

+ Assist with administrative operations such as contracts, purchasing card transactions, and purchase orders. Actively participate in making recommendations to the Director(s) regarding the development of overall center and program specific budgets. Seek sources of financial support for the centers programs through grant writing and additional sponsorships for events, programs, and activities.

+ Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of LGBT Resource Center and Women’s Center programs and services to ensure alignment with CAS standards in addition to the University mission and strategic plan.

+ Participate in professional development activities and create opportunities consistent with the mission and vision for the centers. Keep up to date with student development theory and current trends in areas of responsibility.

+ Provide leadership and service for Division of Student Affairs initiatives. Assist the Director(s) with special projects or tasks as assigned in order to accomplish the organization’s overall goals and mission.

+ Be sensitive in dealing with other personnel, visitors, and students, so that all are treated in a respectful, professional, and humane manner - 100% of the time:

+ Be respectful of and sensitive to the rights, responsibilities, and duties of others, and respectful of the human rights of all racial, ethnic, and religious groups, including but not limited to protected groups as defined by state statute.

+ Maintain professional level of conduct and interaction with other staff so that staff dissention is minimized.

+ Maintain control and composure during difficult and stressful situations to instill a calming effect on others.

+ Maintain a professional distance in relationships with students and their families.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Gender and Sexuality Studies, or related field **OR** Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year of professional experience in higher education, feminist/LGBTQIA+ organizing, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.

+ Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations in order to foster an inclusive campus community.

+ Experience working with LGBTQIA+ and/or feminist communities or issues. Experience with event planning. Evidence of strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated interpersonal, conflict mediation, and effective communication skills.

+ Knowledge and practice of student development theory to support student belonging and engagement. Computer proficiency with Microsoft products.

Preferred Qualification

+ Demonstrated experience and knowledge of marketing, graphic design, or social media. Previous experience in a student-facing support role.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Required Documents (Uploaded at Time of Application)

+ Resume/CV

+ Cover Letter

+ Three (3) professional references

+ Unofficial transcript(s)

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s **It’s** **Time** strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative (https://www.minnstate.edu/equity2030/index.html) . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

11-01-2025

Position End Date:

12-31-2026

Open Date:

10-06-2025

Close Date:

11-05-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Renee Denise Bertram

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]