Program Coordinator for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Job Category Support Staff

Position Title Program Coordinator for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Division Dean of the Faculty

Department Women's Studies

Hiring Wage/Salary Range $23.00-$25.00/hr

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Are you someone who is passionate about building community and knowledgeable about social justice issues? If you're a self-motivated person who can effectively work both independently and with others, we want to hear from you

What You'll Bring:

Experience working in the fields of gender and sexuality.

Experience organizing and managing multiple tasks and projects at once.

A helpful attitude, strong follow-through, and the ability to solve problems.

Enthusiasm for learning new concepts, acquiring knowledge, expanding skills, and taking on additional responsibilities.

Proficiency in tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar or Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.

Comfort working with a diverse group of people, including faculty, staff, and students.

Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of poster design software and creation.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in social justice work

Education

A Bachelor's degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or related field

Certifications

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally responsible for event set up with support from other team members.

Other Information

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Department Statement

The Coordinator for The Center for Women's Studies; Program Coordinator for

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies ("Program Coordinator") serves as an assistant

to the Director of the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS) and is part of the programming team for events that come out of the Center for Women's Studies (The Center). The Center and the WGSS Program work together to create knowledge and greater awareness across campus on issues related to gender and sexuality studies, using an intersectional lens to study and address historical, campus- wide, national and international issues.

The WGGS Program, established in the 1980s, is housed at The Center and is an interdisciplinary program that draws upon the expertise and strengths of faculty in a variety of departments across divisions. The Center for Women's Studies and the WGSS Program have a mutually beneficial and collaborative relationship that accentuates one another's strengths. The Program Coordinator for WGSS serves as a nexus between the two. The Program Coordinator also forges strong ties with the Office of Equity and Diversity, particularly during the summer months when the Program Coordinator works on projects and initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive Colgate community.

Accountabilities

The Program Coordinator assists the Director of WGSS in academic and Center programming, including the weekly brown bag series. This long-standing, popular series invites to campus scholars and activists engaged in cutting-edge work in the interdisciplinary field of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; it also incorporates presentations by Colgate faculty, staff and students on new research, local and global activist initiatives, and important social issues on campus, nationally, and internationally.

Supports curricular and co-curricular events and programming, including working with faculty to invite guest speakers to campus; facilitating gender and sexuality- focused events in collaboration with other departments, programs, and offices across campus; developing events and spaces for community reflection on major events that impact our campus.

Supports gender- and sexuality focused student-led groups on campus to develop their activities as needed.

Works collaboratively with other offices such as the Office of Sustainability, the Office of Equity and Diversity, the ALANA Cultural Center, Haven, and LGBTQ Initiatives to develop and support initiatives. Serves on relevant campus committees, such as the Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Coalition, Task Force on Equity and Diversity, etc.

Manages and advises student interns who provide vital work for The Center, such as media outreach, posters, podcasts, health news and resources, and Center upkeep.

Ensures the bi-annual publication of the WGSS feminist journal Allegorical Athena. Works with the English Department and the Department of Writing and Rhetoric to promote the program's vision in creative and non-creative output.

In collaboration with Advancement, engages in outreach to alumni to ensure their knowledge of and continued engagement with The Center and its academic programs, including inviting alumni to participate in panels and other events focused on careers and activism.

Collaborates and works with the Office and Equity and Diversity, particularly throughout the summer months, to support initiatives and projects that foster a diverse and inclusive Colgate community.

Manages the creation and distribution of the Center's weekly newsletter, all social media accounts, event posters and other outreach campaigns. Manages The Center's website. Supports The Center's feminist podcast series.

Technical Competencies

Name Multicultural Knowledge

Description

Knowledge sufficient to effectively engage students on issues of gender. Demonstrated ability to be a strong advocate for gender issues with proven ability to work with diverse populations. Demonstrated background in women's studies and programming; and brings experience engaging various constituencies across differences of, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, and spiritual backgrounds.

Name Intersectional Identities

Description

Knowledge and skill in understanding issues of, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, and spiritual backgrounds and their intersectionality sufficient to assist students with making the connection between their identities within the context of a small, private, residential, rural liberal arts college.

Name Student Group Advising

Description

Demonstrated expertise and ability to influence students in making good decisions and working with groups and individuals. Demonstrated ability to develop and work within student leadership structure. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing student leadership opportunities for student leaders. Skills to train both students and staff in effective practices.

Name Event Management

Description

Demonstrated expertise in event planning and implementation sufficient to ensure events meet University goals, and are held in compliance with University policies and procedures. Expertise in risk management sufficient to avoid material consequences to the University.

Name Program Management

Description

Demonstrated expertise in program delivery, consistent with broader organizational guidelines and within the context of a small, private, residential, rural liberal arts college. Implements and troubleshoot on-site logistics. Ability to apply techniques of assessment to measure programmatic effectiveness. Connects intended outcomes, priorities and goals to divisional and institutional outcomes, priorities and goals.

Name Administrative

Description

Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently apply time management, problem solving, and planning skills in the implementation of processes or programs. Demonstrated ability to effectively use technical solutions to assist in the collection/maintenance of key data and records and within university, division and department guidelines. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet functional accountabilities while staying within assigned budget constraints.

Behavioral Competencies

Name Personal Accountability for Results

Description

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Name Effective Communication

Description

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Name Problem Solving and Decision Making

Description

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Name Change Management

Description

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Name Leadership and Teamwork

Description

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Name Creativity and Innovation

Description

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Name Diversity and Inclusion

Description

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Name Sustainability

Description

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2025S020Posting

Temporary No

Work Schedule

Weekdays; Monday through Friday

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and will be scheduled in advance

Job Open Date 03/10/2025

Job Close Date 03/24/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit a diversity statement with your application materials.

Colgate is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

We strive to be an inclusive community — one that embraces and values diversity (in the broadest sense possible) in an environment of mutual respect, communication, and engagement. A variety of cultures and perspectives enriches the quality of campus life, and the opportunity to share different views and experiences is at the core of Colgate's educational enterprise.

These differences can include but are not limited to: race; ethnicity; gender and gender expression; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; geographic background; national origin; culture; age; mental, cognitive, and physical abilities; religious beliefs; and political beliefs.

As a result, we ask all candidates seeking consideration for the Program Coordinator for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies position to submit a diversity statement with their application materials.

You can upload the statement under the Diversity Statement document heading. For information on how to write a diversity statement, see our Guidance on Crafting Diversity Statements.

A diversity statement may be any length (e.g. a short paragraph, a page) explaining your experiences, contributions, and/or commitments related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples of topics you may discuss include (but are not limited to): 1) how your experiences or competencies might serve to advance the university's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive campus, 2) your experiences working with diverse populations, or 3) how you will contribute to the university's strategic initiatives in this area (see Colgate's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan).

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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