Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a public comprehensive university dedicated to serving the people of the state of Washington. With over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, the university is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. Together, Western’s students, staff, and faculty are committed to making a positive impact in Washington state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.
Western’s main campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed, from time immemorial. Bellingham is a coastal community of about 90,000 people, overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city is 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Formed in Fall 2018, LGBTQ+ Western’s mission is to advance the holistic thriving of diverse LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff by collaboratively engaging the university community with transformational knowledge, resources, advocacy, and celebration. In all work, LGBTQ+ Western is committed to engaging topics of sexual orientation and gender identity as they intersect with other aspects of identity and experience, including race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, and religion.
LGBTQ+ Western is part of the Enrollment and Student Services division’s new Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit, which is also home to Multicultural Student Services and the Disability Access Center. We encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, queer and trans spectrum people, veterans, and other candidates whose identities and experiences are often underrepresented and marginalized in higher education.
The LGBTQ+ Director oversees and provides a wide array of services for students, and for faculty and staff in support of students, and engages with community partners beyond the university to build vibrant and thriving LGBTQ+ community. In their work, the Director engages with partners across the division as well as student leaders, faculty, and academic administrators. The Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Job Duties
Administration (25%)
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As part of the ADEI Unit leadership team, collaborate on development, implementation, and assessment of Unit-wide strategic planning, programming, and teambuilding.
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Provide visionary leadership that carries out the mission and goals of LGBTQ+ Western, refreshes departmental strategic plan on a regular basis, and assesses the department’s progress toward goals. Conduct CAS self-studies.
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Assemble and regularly convene Advisory Group to the LGBTQ+ Director.
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Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff and student employees.
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Develop and monitor the LGBTQ+ Western budget. Exercise budget authority, operate within budget guidelines, and use organization resources effectively.
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Collaborate with University Advancement on external funding opportunities and building the LGBTQ+ Western Advancement Fund.
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Serve on division and institution level committees, including the Bias Response Team, Gender-Affirming Care Team, and Pride Housing Advisory Committee.
Program Development and Implementation (50%)
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Develop, implement, and evaluate educational, cultural, and social programs supporting positive identity development, leadership development, and academic success for diverse LGBTQ+ students.
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Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for students, faculty, and staff to advance learning about diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity as they intersect with other aspects of identity and experience, and to increase LGBTQ+ inclusion in curriculum, pedagogy, and delivery of services.
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Manage the collection and evaluation of program data. Prepare reports evaluating program outcomes and effectiveness
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Lead development of and provide guidance to other areas of the university regarding policies, procedures, and practices that promote equity and inclusion for diverse LGBTQ+ students.
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In consultation with the Assistant Vice President, establish collaborative partnerships at Western and in the community that further university and department goals and the well-being of our community.
Student Development and Outreach (25%)
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Oversee communication and marketing, including social media, to support positive identity development, promote programming, and increase understanding about topics of import to diverse LGBTQ+ people.
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Provide assistance, referrals, and resource information to students as needed.
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Outreach to university groups including prospective and incoming students, new faculty, student clubs, academic departments and colleges, and alumnx to advance a welcoming and inclusive student experience for diverse LGBTQ+ students.
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Fulfill public speaking opportunities that further the mission and goals of LGBTQ+ Western.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, for example Higher Education Administration, Sociology, Ethnic or Cultural Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Human Services/Social Work, Political Science, Equity and Diversity in Law, or Policy Studies.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible successful experience working in higher education or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and assess programs, curricular and co-curricular activities, workshops, and large events.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with LGBTQ+ communities, including experience working effectively with LGBTQ+ people of diverse racial and ethnic identities and LGBTQ+ people with disabilities.
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusting working relationships with a broad range of diverse students, faculty, and staff to advance equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ students.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current literature and theories of student development, anti-oppression work, and strategies for creating inclusive environments, with ability to apply theory to student affairs practice.
- Demonstrated experience advancing equity and inclusion in community with people who hold multiple marginalized identities.
- Strong small and large group facilitation skills and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions that align with organizational mission and goals.
- Demonstrated fiscal management skills, including experience monitoring budgets.
- Experience supervising permanent employees and student employees.
- Professional experience in a college or university LGBTQ+ or Multicultural Student Services office or program.
- Professional experience developing and collaborating to implement higher education policies and procedures, structures, and systems.
COVID vaccination by time of hire and
Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to
[email protected] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
2022 Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.
Complete applications require a cover letter and resume addressing your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [email protected]
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“The Clery Act”). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western’s campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at [email protected]. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.
