Associate Director for the Pride Center

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 08 Jul 2022

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Associate Director for the Pride Center
Posting Number 2022053EP

Position Information


Classification Title Asst Dir-FRTC
Working Title Associate Director for the Pride Center
Classification Code 2021
RCW Exemption Criteria 17 - Managerial
EWU Position Number E99253
CUPA Code
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit None
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range AE - 109
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $56,881 (minimum) up to $62,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
Term of Appointment 12
Location Cheney, WA
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Posting Text


Job Summary
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Associate Director of the Pride Center
Reporting to the Director for Student Equity and Inclusion Services, the Associate Director for the Pride Center is a key communicator, educator, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of intersectionality, justice, and antiracism for the university. The Associate Director is tasked with helping create and support an inclusive and equitable social and learning community at EWU for LGBTQ+ and marginalized students, and serves as a key point of contact for the EWU Pride Center and a secondary point of contact for the EWU Multicultural Center. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director to ensure both the Pride Center and Multicultural Center work collaboratively on campus-wide events, workshops, and initiatives.
The Associate Director is responsible for designing and facilitating programs, workshops, resources, and communications in order to support the integration of LGBTQ+ students and issues into the university community as well as promote and enhance the recruitment, retention, and social and academic success of marginalized students, particularly LGBTQ+ students.
The Associate Director will build collaborative internal and external relationships, work closely with Student Affairs case managers to connect students in need to resources and support, and help oversee the Pride Center’s involvement in campus, local, and regional activities/events that contribute to an overall climate of cultural competence and humility. This position supervises department staff and student employees, as well as mentors and assists students, staff, and faculty with referrals to appropriate on- and off-campus resources, as needed.
This is a new position at the university, and we are looking for people willing to take initiative and be creative.
Flexible work schedule is available.
The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.
Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Gender/Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students. [Internship, volunteer, or related work that is commensurate with three years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students may substitute.]
  • Demonstrated experience doing antiracism work or engaging in antiracism training, education, or curriculum.
  • High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing, coordinating, and planning events and activities.
  • Supervision experience, which can include supervising student/part-time employees.
  • Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Gender/Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of theories and practices related to social justice, intersectionality, and/or college student development.
  • Experience with assessment and design of learning outcomes.
  • Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and/or other forms of revenue generation.
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Posting Date 06/24/2022
Open Until Further Notice No
Closing Date 07/08/2022
Screening to Begin 07/11/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
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    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 40
    Responsibility / Duty
    Administration and Management
    • Manage daily operations of the Pride Center, including public reception and interior facility maintenance. Serve as a secondary point of contact for the Multicultural Center and lead staff meetings as needed.
    • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student and professional staff in the Pride Center. Approve leave requests
    • Develop and conduct staff training regarding intercultural communication, leadership, and LGBTQ+ identities and issues, and event planning.
    • Act in the absence of the Director during staff meetings.
    • Manage and track expenditures to ensure they are in alignment with the Pride Center budget as established and maintained by the Director. Advise and participate in budget discussions and recommend solutions to budget shortfalls.
    • Develop, implement, and evaluate annual goals and learning objectives for the Pride Center, its programs and staff, in partnership with the Director, and assist with the development of multi-year strategic planning efforts for the Student Equity, Belonging, and Voice unit under Student Affairs.
    • Maintain administrative reports, compile data on program activities, and coordinate assessment processes used to analyze and evaluate effectiveness of the Pride Center programs, usage, and outreach. Assist with reports as needed for the Multicultural Center and Eagle F.A.M. program.
    • Maintain and update the Pride Center’s website and social media pages and integrate technological resources into the center’s operations/programs. Oversee production of regular publications and promotional materials.
    • Maintain a thorough knowledge of University policies and procedures as they relate to campus organizations, communications, and the use of University facilities. Maintain current knowledge of changes in University policies.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 30
    Responsibility / Duty
    Program Development
    • Develop, plan, and coordinate small- and large-scale social, cultural, and educational programs intended to raise campus awareness regarding intersectional LGBTQ+ issues.
    • Assess and respond to student, faculty, and staff needs, and the quality of life for LGBTQ+ campus community through programming.
    • Build, maintain, and enhance a sense of belonging and community for LGBTQ+ students and other marginalized identities.
    • Respond to requests for presentations, trainings, workshops, lectures, panels, and resources related to LGBTQ+ and underrepresented students.
    • Develop programmatic partnerships and coalitions with academic and administrative departments as well as student and community organizations. Promote the recruitment and retention of LGBTQ+ students, and serve as the main point of contact for Student Affairs case managers from Student Accommodations and Support Services.
    • Coordinate publicity efforts to raise awareness of the various services and programs available through the Pride Center. Oversee production of outreach materials that publicize programs and services, including but not limited to: flyers, posters, brochures, and the website.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 20
    Responsibility / Duty
    Advocacy and Outreach
    • Serve as a resource in providing assistance and referral information to students, staff, and faculty regarding grievances, alleged discrimination, and harassment, in accordance with campus policies. Assist other administrative departments in responding to such complaints as needed.
    • Analyze current issues, trends, and best practices – on the local, regional, and national level – related to diversity, equity, inclusion, higher education, and LGBTQ+ students.
    • Represent the Pride Center on campus-wide committees and public forums as needed.
    • Initiate, develop, and/or support student, staff, and faculty orientation programs and campus publications, in partnership with the Director.
    • Provide outreach and assistance to staff, students, and faculty on LGBTQ+ student issues.
    • Guide and mentor LGBTQ+ students through consultation, and foster leadership skill development of the LGBTQ+ campus community.
    • Assist in providing guidance to campus student, staff, and faculty groups in response to campus climate issues. Assist in resolving conflicts or campus tensions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as they arise.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 10
    Responsibility / Duty
    University and Divisional Service
    • Actively participate in projects and activities to support the mission and objectives of the Pride Center, Multicultural Center, and Eagle Care.
    • Attend unit meetings and Student Affairs divisional meetings.
    • Serve on departmental/university committees as appropriate.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Equity and Inclusion Services.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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