LGBTQIA+ Student Services

Department	LGBTQIA+ Student Services — As a brand-new department at Loyola University Maryland, LGBTQIA+ Student Services looks to inspire and support student learning and engagement in co-curricular leadership opportunities. The department serves as a support to LGBTQIA+ students, guiding them as they navigate campus while connecting students with available resources on and off campus. The team acts as a resource and represents student needs through education and collaboration across the university.
Position	LGBTQIA+ Student Services Graduate Assistant LGBTQIA+ Student Services is seeking an inaugural graduate assistant who is deeply passionate and experienced in supporting the needs of LGBTQIA+ students in an intersectional and developmentally informed approach. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience while developing meaningful relationships with students across the university. The graduate assistant reports directly to the director of LGBTQIA+ Student Services.
Hours & Wages	This graduate assistantship is for the 2024-2025 academic year, starting in August 2024 and ending in May 2025. Hours: This role will work up to 337.5 hours per semester, approximately 15-20 hours per week. Wages: $20.00 per hour
Qualifications	Must be enrolled as a graduate student at Loyola University Maryland Demonstrated understanding and experience in supporting members of the LGBTQPIA+ community Desire to work with and mentor undergraduate students in a manner that is both relational and professional Ability to articulate intersectionality as it relates to the LGBTQIA+ community and their lived experiences Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Must be available to work in-person and support student and departmental programming, including some evening and weekend responsibilities
Responsibilities	Support student leadership development trainings and mentorship Provide programming support for departmental and student organization (Spectrum and The LGBTQ+ Experience) events, including but not limited to, Transgender Day of Remembrance, National Coming Out Day, Rainbow Ball, Sexuality & Gender Diversity Awareness Week, Ignatian Q conference, and on-campus drag show Attend and provide support at tabling events throughout the academic year: Fall Welcome Weekend, Student Activities Fair, Open House Resource Fairs, etc. Research best practices and trends as it relates to supporting LGBTQIA+ students with a focus on intersectional and developmentally informed approaches Support logistics and maintenance of Loyola’s Queer Little Library and other resources in the Pride Resource Room Collect, organize, and assess programmatic and student support data as it relates to the efforts of the department and corresponding student organizations Create and maintain social media accounts for LGBTQIA+ Student Services Update and maintain departmental website and student engagement platform (The Bridge) Coordinate and draft departmental newsletter Provide general departmental administrative support as well as additional responsibilities as offered or assigned
Expectations	Conduct themselves with professionalism during all interactions with students and employees of Loyola University Maryland and members of the local community Demonstrate a commitment to the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with their supervisor Available for night and weekend activities Maintain office hours to support staff availability for students Serve as a positive role model and advocate for LGBTQIA+ students and their intersecting identities
Application and Contact Information	To Apply: Complete the Graduate Assistant Employment Application (linked below) Submit the following to Pat Cassidy at pjcassidy@loyola.edu Resume Cover Letter 3 Professional References Questions? Contact Pat Cassidy (he/him), Director of LGBTQIA+ Student Services via email or phone at pjcassidy@loyola.edu / 410-617-2112.

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