LGBTQ+ Fellow

 

The Intercultural Center (IC) at Swarthmore College provides programs and services that support the personal and intellectual development of Asian American, LatinX, Multiracial, Native American, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), low-income, international, and first-generation college students. In addition, the IC promotes systemic change toward a multicultural perspective across the institution, and fosters community-building and collaboration among diverse groups both within and outside of the college. We believe support of LGBT students and communities must be done in a multicultural, social justice context, honoring the many identities of students.

Working closely with the Intercultural Center leadership team, the LGBTQ+ Fellow is responsible for developing affirming and educational programs that foster an atmosphere that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and communities at Swarthmore College. The LGBTQ+ Fellow advises students and student organizations, and builds relationships across campus constituencies and works closely with the Women's Resource Center (WRC), Black Cultural Center (BCC), the Interfaith Center, and International Student Services to support the academic wellness, holistic support and campus integration of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and allies. The Fellow also assumes responsibility for identifying and accessing on and off-campus community resources available to LGBTQ+ students that will help them address the specific barriers they experience to succeeding in a collegiate environment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree plus previous experience working with LGBTQ+ communities and developing collaborative educational initiatives.
• Experience working effectively and sensitively with various diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ+, women, people of color, low-income, first generation college students, people with disabilities, immigrant/undocumented, etc.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must have an understanding of the needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ college students and multiple intersections of identities across sex, gender, race, ethnicity, class, among others.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, navigate relationships with students, staff and faculty, and demonstrate a high level of multicultural competency.
• Must have knowledge on self-awareness and awareness about power dynamics and building trusting and supportive spaces.
• Must be an enthusiastic, energetic, and organized self-starter who is capable of working independently and in a team environment, and prepared to work in a fast-paced environment where processes and needs are changing and developing regularly.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and customer service skills.

Preferred:

• Post-bachelors work experience.
• Previous experience with programming, event planning and /or training.

This is a full-time, 10-month limited term position that offers a competitive benefits package and paid time off. Click here to view employee testimonials and learn about what it's like to be a part of the Swarthmore community!

The College is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 11 miles southwest of Philadelphia and is part of the tri-College Consortium with Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, cross-registration with the University of Pennsylvania is also offered. The area offers excellent schools systems and convenience to a vibrant cultural community.

For the complete job description and to apply go to:
http://careers.swarthmore.edu/cw/en-us/job/493367/lgbtq-fellow

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


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