POSTION ANNOUNCMENT
Division of Student Affairs
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC)
Assistant Director of the LGBT Resource Center
Student Services Specialist (Associate, No Prefix or Senior) - #1019
UWM is a doctoral/research university and Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution. Serving a student body of
approximately 30,000 diverse students, UWM provides a distinctive array of programs and is committed to the
highest quality of education. The 104-acre main campus is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood and is a
short walk from Lake Michigan. UWM is three miles from downtown Milwaukee, and the city offers a wide range
of cultural, athletic, artistic, entertainment, and outdoor opportunities.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center has an
opening for a full-time position that will be responsible for coordinating student outreach, advising students and
developing events as well as programs for the LGBT Resource Center. Duties include: assessing student needs and
developing programs and services regarding sexual orientation and gender identity; making recommendations on
policies and procedures; assisting with grant writing and securing programming funds; advising students;
monitoring and evaluating the LGBT Resource Center social media usage; identifying opportunities for innovation;
facilitating LGBT+ trainings addressing campus climate; advocating on behalf of students; providing students with
personal support as well as information and referral services; and promoting the LGBT+ related events and
activities to all campus units and the community.
Minimum Qualifications: A successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree by September 1, 2014 and a
minimum of 3 years (paid professional or volunteer) experience working with young adults around sexual
orientation and gender identity topics in varied racial, ethnic and cultural contexts.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in one of the following areas is preferred:
student personnel administration, social work, sociology, educational or counseling psychology, women’s studies,
public health, social justice, LGBT studies, or other field related to job responsibilities listed in position
announcement. Experience coordinating workshops and presentations dealing with topics of sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression and related “isms”. Experience helping students organize around campus climate, social
justice, diversity, and leadership. Experience in grant writing for LGBT+ communities as well as grant reporting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience working with confidential information and
maintaining professionalism. Ability to handle multiple tasks in an active and diverse work environment. Must
have all basic office and computer software skills.
Application Procedure: This is a full-time, 12-month, renewable fixed term academic staff appointment. Salary
will be commensurate with experience within the UWM academic staff salary structure. Minimum salary range for
Associate is $27,734, No Prefix $31,784 and Senior level $36,426. Consideration of title assignment depends on
multiple factors with the level of experience considered first. Completed application materials must include a letter
of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all
required and preferred qualifications as listed above, a professional resume; and the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applicants must apply electronically at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/16901. This
is a continuous recruitment with a deadline of February 27, 2104 for guaranteed consideration. Applications will be
accepted after February 27, 2014, but may not be reviewed. All application materials will be further evaluated as
evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit
official college transcripts. All finalists being considered for the position will be required to participate in a criminal
records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
Contact Information: Please direct inquiries and questions to the Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, Jen
Murray, Director of the LGBT Resource Center, at jrmurray@uwm.edu or (414) 229-4116.
Under Wisconsin’s open records law, requests for confidentiality will be honored, except that names and titles of
the finalists must be disclosed. Employment will require a criminal background check and degree and
employment confirmation. For the UWM Campus Security Report and Policy see www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call
Student Life at (414) 229-4632.
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
To LEARN MORE about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, visit our campus websites at www4.uwm.edu
and the UWM LGBT Resource Center website at www.lgbt.uwm.edu