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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director of Community Advocacy and Sexual Health

Department Gender & Sexuality Programs -Group

Pay Type Exempt

Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Number of weeks 52 weeks per year

other - # of weeks 52

Benefits Eligible Full Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

The Assistant Director manages the daily operations, including budget monitoring, scheduling, and program logistics. In partnership with the Director, this role assists with the implementation of campus-wide and targeted educational programs, provides logistical and administrative support for training, and supervises student staff and peer educators. Serving as a confidential advocate, the Assistant Director offers direct support and resource referral for students impacted by sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking. The Assistant Director also collaborates with campus partners, academic departments, and student organizations to enhance and promote intellectual achievement, personal success, and social belonging for all students.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Priority Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Manage daily operations of affiliated centers, including: management of the center budgets; and logistical and administrative support for training, and supervises student staff and peer educators.

+ Contribute to and coordinate the planning and implementation of campus-wide and related programs.

+ Assist other professional staff in the division in offering training and educational opportunities for various campus constituencies.

+ Serve as a confidential resource and advocate for students impacted by sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking.

+ Collaborate with relevant administrative offices, academic departments, community partners, and student organizations to deliver student support services and promote academic success.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Manage daily operations of the affiliated centers, including: supervision of the student staff, management of the center budgets; and provides logistical and administrative support for training, and supervises student staff and peer educators.

+ Contribute to and coordinate the planning and implementation of campus-wide and targeted programs related to matters of community advocacy and sexual health, including: relevant awareness, history and heritage months; special commemorations; guest lectures; film screenings and performances; and other events.

+ Participate in the facilitation of education sessions during New Student Orientation and throughout the first-year experience.

+ Serve as an informal advisor for affiliated student clubs and organizations.

+ Serve as a confidential resource and advocate for students impacted by sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking.

+ Collaborate with the academic department of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies ( GSIS ), as well as relevant administrative offices, academic departments, community partners and student organizations to deliver student support services and promote academic success.

+ Assess and evaluate all related programs, initiatives and services, regularly reporting on progress.

+ Assist other professional staff in the division in offering training and educational opportunities for various campus constituencies.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education and Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in student affairs, counseling, education, or related fields preferred. With an office located in the Feminist Resource Education Empowerment ( FREE ) Center, background in gender and women’s studies, queer studies are a plus.

+ Three to five years of professional experience within gender and/or sexuality programming or a related field required, experience if higher education setting preferred

+ Depth of knowledge of identity development theory and intersectional approaches to education.

+ Experience working with students from historically excluded populations

+ Substantial experience designing and facilitating diversity education related workshops, trainings, and presentations

+ Experience in facilitating leadership development for leaders of student clubs and organizations

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong ethics and personal integrity

+ Creative skills in marketing and promotion

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality

+ Collegiality and strong interpersonal skills

+ Knowledge of academic procedures and culture of a liberal arts college

+ Well-organized, able to work under pressure, plan and accomplish goals

+ Some evening and weekend hours as well as travel will be required

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Driving Required No

Salary Range $50k-$53k

Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 11/05/2025

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?

+ Yes

+ No