The Director of Spectrum will report to the Executive Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) with influence over student initiatives that focus on our LGBTQIA+ community. The director will support in identifying and supporting the academic, intellectual, social, cultural, recreational, educational and political needs of students from the widest range of identities with an intersectional lens focused on LGBTQIA+ students. They will play a key role in the advocacy, development and growth of LGBTQIA+ programs and support initiatives that prioritize a sense of belonging at WashU and identity development of students.

The director will work closely with campus partners, including, but not limited to, Cross-Cultural Connections, the Office for Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life, Dialogue Across Difference, Office of International Student Engagement, Campus Life, Office of Residence Life, Office of the Provost, Office of Institutional Equity, and others that may impact or influence the LGBTQIA+ student experience at WashU.

Job Description

• Support the growth of the campus climate in a direction of safety and belonging, program development, and building trusting, meaningful relationships with LGBTQIA+ students and student organizations, develop educational initiatives, and contribute to training efforts to influence individual and collective social change – including cultural and identity, RA training, WUSA training, etc.
• Collaborate with and support LGBTQIA+ students, student organizations, and coordinate, train, and sustain LGBTQIA+ Mentorship program.
• Manage Spectrum collaborations between offices within the CDI, Student Affairs, and the larger WashU campus .
• Develop and evaluate programming initiatives that promote the mission and vision of Spectrum, including, but not limited to, orientation programming, affinity events (i.e., Bear Beginnings, Commencement, Destination Q – LGBTQIA+ Retreat), recognition ceremonies (Lavender Graduation), and support student funding allocations as designated.
• Collaborate with Executive Director of CDI, and CDI Team, students, administrators, faculty, and community members to support the development of a strong organizational vision and comprehensive strategic plan for Spectrum that connects and nests the CDI within the divisional and university strategic plans.
• Other duties as assigned.