SJSU LGBT Resource Center Graduate Position Available (Fall 2010)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC), Fall 2010

Position Available:

Graduate Assistantship in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center.

Responsibilities

* Serve on University-wide community specific committees as needed

* Work on special projects as assigned; possible projects could be (but not limited to):

• Safe Zone Training
• Peer-Mentor Program
• Speaker/Performance Series
• National Coming Out Week
• LGBT History Celebration
• PRIDE Celebration
• Speakers Bureau* Attend weekly staff meetings

* Assist in the staffing of the office during business hours

* Maintains contact and other information on campus and community resources

* Maintains the library, resource areas and bulletin boards

Programming & ‘Out’reach

• Assist the Assistant Director in student ‘out’reach.
• Serve as liaison between LGBTRC and SJSU’s diverse student body.
• Meet with students, student organizations, and focus groups
• Organizing and providing information tables and displays for various campus events
• Giving presentations on the LGBTRC’s mission and services to potential students, students, staff, and faculty.
• Editing and contributing to LGBTRC newsletter and web page
• Informs campus and community constituents of the LGBTRC’s resources and services

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a SJSU graduate program in good academic standing
• Commitment to student growth, development and empowerment
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to social justice and equity
• Openness to a variety of ideas, people, abilities, cultures, and races
• Previous experience working with LGBTQQIA student organizations
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with technology
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Professional attitude and conduct

Learning Outcomes

• Enhance and develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills
• Gain an understanding and appreciation of diversity and social justice
• Develop comprehensive event planning skills through implementation of campus-wide events
• Ability to implement and evaluate programs and events through the use of assessment techniques
• Develop Strong Advocacy skills

Program Preferences (not limited to the listed programs)

• Masters Programs in Communication Studies, Counseling, Cultural Studies, Education, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology and Women’s Studies

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work in the atmosphere of a busy office (noise, phones, frequent interruptions, etc.).  Attend meetings and activities at a variety of locations, crossing campus frequently during the day, sometimes at night and on weekends.  Work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

Commitment and Wage

• 20 hours a week
• Assist in the staffing of the office during business hours
• Report directly to the Assistant Director
• Starting hourly wage is $13.00

Application Deadline:  Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Apply To:

San Jose State University, LGBT Resource Center,
Building BB, Room 101B
Attn: Bonnie SugiyamaOne Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0161
Start Date: The week of August 2, 2010 (flexible)