Director, Gender and Sexuality Center

Posting Number SF02082

Job Title Director, Gender and Sexuality Center

Position Number 108594

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 13

Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary = $80,000 to $85,000

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Gender and Sexuality Center

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingency Notes

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 21, 2025. Applications received after November 21, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Community, Equity & Diversity, develop and implement innovative strategies, programs, resources and services to enhance the University community’s understanding of gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and inclusion. Assume direct responsibility for operating the Gender and Sexuality Center. Steadily increase the University community’s engagement with the Center through ongoing assessment of campus-wide needs and ensuring that the Gender and Sexuality Center’s programmatic focus effectively responds to those needs in accordance with national standards and the University’s mission, strategic vision, and values. Train and provide day-to-day oversight for professional and student employees, including graduate assistants, interns, and Center volunteers. Collaborate with various URI administrators and staff on relevant initiatives, resources, programs, and training. Uphold and model the University’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise the Center’s professional and student staff.

Develop programs, resources, and services.

Remain current with national standards, benchmarks, and best practices, including through engaged membership in relevant industry associations.

Promote and collaborate on initiatives affecting University students, faculty, and staff by supervising and coordinating LGBTQ education, workshops, and programs.

Develop educational, advocacy and support initiatives related to LGBTQ diversity issues and concerns.

Train professional staff and student assistants to accomplish objectives, outcomes and goals aligned with the University’s strategic vision as leaders of the URI community.

Develop and provide LGBTQ advocacy and ally training for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring alignment with national best practices and University policies and procedures.

Routinely assess and evaluate all programs, resources, and services.

Provide holistic advice to support retention and to encourage social integration and outreach to the community.

Serve as a bridge to build positive advocacy and collaborative relationships with the URI community.

Advise on a “walk-in” basis and communicate early alerts as needed for at-risk populations.

Prepare regular reports about the Center’s initiatives.

Oversee marketing and outreach strategies to increase student, faculty, staff, and community access to and engagement with the Center’s programs, resources, and services.

Manage and develop an annual budget that supports the Center’s goals and objectives.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or a related field.

2. Minimum of five years of professional experience with LGBTQ initiatives.

3. Knowledge of or experience in advising diverse groups/populations.

4. Experience developing, providing, and implementing training and education workshops.

5. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across constituencies and/or communities.

6. Ability to maintain complete, detailed, and accurate records.

7. Ability to gather and analyze data, and to draw relevant conclusions from the data.

8. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

9. Proficiency with written communication skills.

10. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

11. Computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies, Queer Studies, Trans Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or related fields that center on gender and sexuality or a related field.
• Management, budget, and strategic planning experience.
• Professional experience working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) communities and their allies, as well as LGBTQ faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of student development and of retention strategies and theories for diverse groups/populations.

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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.

All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 10/22/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the committee.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15844

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