Posting Details
Position Information
| 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.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in social justice work
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| Education |
A Bachelor's degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or related field |
| Certifications |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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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. |
| Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
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