"Director, Gender and Sexuality Center"

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 21, 2025. Applications received after November 21, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Community, Equity & Diversity, develop and implement innovative strategies, programs, resources and services to enhance the University community's understanding of gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and inclusion. Assume direct responsibility for operating the Gender and Sexuality Center. Steadily increase the University community's engagement with the Center through ongoing assessment of campus-wide needs and ensuring that the Gender and Sexuality Center's programmatic focus effectively responds to those needs in accordance with national standards and the University's mission, strategic vision, and values. Train and provide day-to-day oversight for professional and student employees, including graduate assistants, interns, and Center volunteers. Collaborate with various URI administrators and staff on relevant initiatives, resources, programs, and training. Uphold and model the University's commitment to fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the Center's professional and student staff.
• Develop programs, resources, and services.
• Remain current with national standards, benchmarks, and best practices, including through engaged membership in relevant industry associations.
• Promote and collaborate on initiatives affecting University students, faculty, and staff by supervising and coordinating LGBTQ education, workshops, and programs.
• Develop educational, advocacy and support initiatives related to LGBTQ diversity issues and concerns.
• Train professional staff and student assistants to accomplish objectives, outcomes and goals aligned with the University's strategic vision as leaders of the URI community.
• Develop and provide LGBTQ advocacy and ally training for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring alignment with national best practices and University policies and procedures.
• Routinely assess and evaluate all programs, resources, and services.
• Provide holistic advice to support retention and to encourage social integration and outreach to the community.
• Serve as a bridge to build positive advocacy and collaborative relationships with the URI community.
• Advise on a 'walk-in' basis and communicate early alerts as needed for at-risk populations.
• Prepare regular reports about the Center's initiatives.
• Oversee marketing and outreach strategies to increase student, faculty, staff, and community access to and engagement with the Center's programs, resources, and services.
• Manage and develop an annual budget that supports the Center's goals and objectives.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform additional duties as required.

Licenses, Tools, and Equipment

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Posting Details

Posting Number: SF02082
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 13
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary = $80,000 to $85,000
Department: Gender and Sexuality Center
Posted: 24-Oct-25
Location: Kingston, Rhode Island
Type: Full-time
Categories: Affirmative Action/Diversity, Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 6669980
Posting Date: 10/22/2025