Program Manager - Pride Center

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Provides management for the planning and implementation of programs and student services sponsored by the Pride Center within the Centers for Student Engagement (CSE). Works with CSE leadership in the development of goals and objectives that support FIU's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Manages university-wide student programs and events as well as hiring, training, and supervising staff. Supports department-wide assessment and reporting functions.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Pride Center, including all program development, marketing, advising student organizations, as well as building and maintaining collaborative relationships and efforts across campuses.
• Recommends policy and procedure changes to the director. Advises on the development of new policies and strategic planning to enhance the goals of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
• Creates and develops partnerships and maintains collaborative efforts with Student Affairs departments, academic departments, and other operational areas.
• Represents the Pride Center and Centers for Student Engagement at campus-wide and divisional meetings, committees, and programs, as needed at the discretion of the director.
• Compiles edits and produces publications, brochures, and newsletters related to LGBTQIA+ programs.
• Assists with the planning of other Centers for Student Engagement signature events.
• Works closely with the Centers of Student Engagement director on the Pride Center budget and daily operational responsibilities.
• Supports and organizes programs that provide LGBTQIA+ awareness, knowledge, visibility, and support such as but not limited to National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, Pride Month, and Day of Silence.
• Coordinates and facilitates workshops and presentations on behalf of the department and the Division of Academic & Student Affairs to various offices, students, and classes. Develops, implements, and maintains educational, social, support, referral, and resource programs and services for students regarding issues of sexual and gender identities.
• Manages the program/event learning outcome development and assessment, data analysis, and reporting processes. Prepares and provides periodic assessment reports to the director on programs and initiatives.
• Supervises professional staff, graduate assistant(s), and student assistant(s), while orienting, training, and providing performance feedback on an on-going basis.
• Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
  

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a related field and at least four (4) years of professional experience working with LGBTQIA+ communities.
• Considerable knowledge regarding the concerns and issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students is preferred.
• Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience supervising a team or project.

Administrative

$58,882 - $60,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Research Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.