Associate Director

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy invites applications for the position of Associate Director.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy (CTQA) is a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and ally members of the West Chester University community. The mission of the CTQA is to cultivate an environment where the intersectional experiences of trans and queer people are supported, celebrated, validated and affirmed by providing access to LGBTQIA+ resources and community advancement. 

Reporting to the Director for the CTQA, the Associate Director works collaboratively with the CTQA staff to support the mission and function of the Center. The Associate Director provides extensive program development, outreach, and resource development; peer education program and student leadership training and development; and educational training and development on campus. This position supports students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who access the space; supervises student employees and volunteers; provides resources and outreach; and assists with administration and oversight of the Center.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual identities and experiences; experience working with people with marginalized genders and sexualities; the ability to take initiative, problem solve and work independently; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with consistent accuracy, follow-through, and timely completion of projects.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Evaluate programs, conduct programmatic need assessments and provide strategic planning 
• Develop the programming for the year 
• Collaborate with campus and community partners on joint programmatic initiatives
• Develop a marketing strategy to increase visibility
• Oversee all aspects of the peer education program including recruitment, selection, supervision, training, project oversight, and evaluation of peer educator student employees
• Supervise the Graduate Assistant and intern(s)
• Collaborate with the Graduate Assistant on outreach initiatives 
• Develop ongoing training content for the CTQA student staff 
• Offer support and possible advisement to all LGBTQIA+ and CTQA affiliated groups 
• Work with student leaders on programming and program advisement 
• Provide leadership development through organized meetings, workshops, and training 
• Maintain outreach to students and campus community and update the Center’s social media sites 
• Provide oversight of the development and updating of the office web site and other online resources
• Manage resource development for programs, training, and general use and production of office publications 
• Create, promote and facilitate educational opportunities for the campus community and other constituents
• Provide critical education about trans and queer identities and experiences and how community members can work towards being stronger advocates in presentations, workshops and trainings 
• Advise people on resources, program opportunities and ways to get connected and involved.  
• Serve on Division of Access, Compliance, and Engagement and other WCU committees as a representative for the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy
• Additional duties as assigned

• Master’s degree
• Minimum of three years of diversity and inclusion experience
• Experience in the creation and implementation of educational programming
• Experience developing and facilitating presentations and trainings
• Supervisory experience  

• Experience providing services to the LGBTQIA+ community 
• Experience working with multicultural and social justice education in the areas of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, religion, sexuality, and gender identity 
• Experience advising and providing group facilitation 
• Experience with leadership development  

• Experience supervising students  
• Experience using social media, web design, and online outreach
• Experience working  in a University or school setting
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and Canva

 Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends for programming and educational opportunities outside of regular business hours. 

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa.   A cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information are required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. References will not be contacted until selected in the finalist’s stage.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist. 

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email [email protected] for questions regarding the application process.