Senior Coordinator, Pride Student Space

The University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Tuition reduction for employee and/or

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

The Pride Student Space at The University of Arizona serves as a hub for LGBTQ+ initiatives on campus. The Sr. Coordinator leads daily operations, staff supervision, and program development, ensuring space climate reflects student needs and promotes LGBTQ+ perspectives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, collaboration with CAPS, planning flagship events, publicity, and creating an accessible space for campus community to explore culture and identity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and appropriate referrals to campus and community resources.
• Supervisory experience with the ability to oversee and direct the day-to-day work of multiple individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Pride Student Space (PSS).
• Recruit, supervise, coach and support a team of 10+ student employees and 2 graduate assistants.
• Develop, coordinate, execute and assess programming addressing student, staff, and community needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidential information handling

LGBTQ+ advocacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Highlights

The Pride Student Space (PSS) serves as a hub for many of the LGBTQ+2s initiatives on campus. Our space provides students with a connecting point for LGBTQ+ people and programming. The Sr. Coordinator is responsible for daily operational and logistical support and leadership for the PSS. The Sr. Coordinator plays an integral role in assessing campus-wide needs to ensure that PSS programming is responsive to student needs, and where appropriate, develop new strategies for promoting LGBTQ+.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Pride Student Space (PSS), including front and back-office operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies, managing personnel, student, staff and faculty inquiries, and space management. Ensure consistent and appropriate climate in the space.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, coach and/or support a team of 10+ student employees and 2 graduate assistants. Direct daily operations, work schedules, and task delegation. Ensure that center operations incorporate an understanding of student development and leadership principles.
• Develop, coordinate, execute and assess innovative and effective programming that attends to the needs of students, staff/faculty, and community members as well as raises awareness of LGBTQ+ perspectives.
• Serve as the staff advisor for the Pride Alliance Internship Program and multiple student clubs and support groups.
• Manage budget items for departmental budgets, including management of the programming budget, personnel budget, oversight of any relevant scholarship administration, and maintaining financial records for department expenditures.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and Site-Based Counselor to develop appropriate outreach, education and programming to proactively address unique mental wellness issues affecting students.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate all signature events, programs and trainings that integrate leadership development, intercultural competence opportunities, and coalition building (e.g. Rainbow Graduation Celebration, Welcome and Open House events, Mental Health & Wellness programs, Heritage Month and Awareness Building Programs, and Solidarity Coalition Training Programs).
• Oversee event publicity, manage online calendar, manage social media, and update websites. Oversee creation and dissemination of the weekly E-Newsletter that includes events and announcements from across the Tucson community.
• Create and maintain a welcoming and accessible space for students to come together in community to explore and celebrate community, culture and identity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Extensive knowledge of LGBTQ+ history and advocacy.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and appropriate referrals to campus and community resources.
• Supervisory experience with the ability to oversee and direct the day-to-day work of multiple individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Rate of Pay:

$53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade:

7

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Career Stream and Level:

PC3

Job Family:

Student Activities & Engage

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume and Cover Letter

Open Until Filled:

Yes