The University of Georgia
Department of Student Life
Division of Student Affairs
Graduate Assistant for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Resource Center
The Graduate Assistant for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center is
responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of a variety of programs and services
that promote multicultural and intercultural understanding. Reporting to the Coordinator of the LGBT
Resource Center the Graduate Assistant will work closely to advise the LGBT Resource Center
Programming Board to ensure proper leadership training and development. This position requires a
minimum of 13 hours per week and the flexibility to work weeknights and weekends as necessary.
Programs and services sponsored via the LGBT Resource Center will promote academic excellence,
student advocacy, leadership through advising, intercultural education, and critical thinking.
Job Description
Responsibilities: Duties assigned to the position could include, but are not limited to:
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Program Development/Planning: Assist with development of workshops and programs to enhance
student leadership skills; Assist with implementation of educational programming for LGBT History
Month, Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and other events.
Program Evaluation: Assist with evaluation and assessment of programs and services.
Trainings & Workshops/Presentations: Assist with facilitation, leadership, development, and
promotion of LGBT-related seminars, workshops, and presentations.
Research: Assist in benchmarking, researching models for services, and other data gathering activities
for program and service development and grant funding resources.
Grant Writing/Grant Funding Research: Determine available grant funding resources and prepare
appropriate paperwork proposals/applications for relevant grants in accordance with university
policies/procedures, etc.
Interpersonal Relations: Represent the LGBT Resource Center at outreach events; provide assistance
to individuals seeking information or services; provide supervision to student volunteers.
Oral & Written Communication: Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally in all
interactions and materials representing the LGBT Resource Center.
Collaboration: Work with the LGBT Resource Center and ICA staff members and campus and
community partners in support of LGBT Resource Center goals.
Organizational Skills: Assist with administrative tasks such as mailings, program publicity, data base
updates, web page updates, etc.
Advising Student Organization: Provide support with regard to event planning, execution, and
implementation, serve as a mentor to students by exhibiting professional behavior.
Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of the LGBT Resource Center or the Associate Director
of Student Life.
Desired Skills:
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Experience working with students of diverse educational, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of LGBTQ issues and concerns and an understanding of intersecting identities.
Experience working with LGBTQ students or organizations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and with individuals and groups with a variety
of identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and budget-management skills.
Strong interpersonal, management, and leadership skills.
A positive, collaborative approach to working with diverse students and colleagues.
Availability to work some weeknights and weekends, as required.