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PT Coordinator, Women’s Resource Center

The Office of Campus Life is searching for a part-time coordinator to manage the day-to-day activities of a new Women’s Resource Center.

The mission of the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is to advance social justice by promoting a campus culture that ensures a safe, supportive, equitable and empowering environment for women of all cultures, races, sexual orientations and ages. The Center provides women and men students with information, services and programs that address matters of particular concern to women, while exploring the connections among gender, race, economic status, sexual orientation, culture, ability, religion, political views and other significant characteristics of women's individual and collective identities.

The Women’s Resource Center Coordinator will:
Provide administrative oversight for the Center facility, its programs and services and resource library;
Collaborate with key campus partners to address topics and issues of importance to women students through programs and trainings. Campus partners include the Student Government’s Women’s Initiative; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department; Multicultural Affairs; International Student and Scholar Services; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Resource Center; and the Wellness Center;
Provide individual consultations for students on issues of interest and concern to them;
Serve as a resource person for information, referrals and advocacy on women’s issues;
Promote and market programs and services sponsored by the Center and campus partners;
Maintain a current, informative and engaging website;
Assess programs and services for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:
· BA in social science, women’s studies or related area required; MA preferred;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues significant to women in diverse communities;
Experience in program development and advocacy;
Basic counseling and advising skills, sufficient to make appropriate referrals and support student activities;
Strong communication skills in writing and public speaking;
Computer skills (database management, Microsoft Office, Web);
Intercultural competence – ability to relate effectively to diverse individuals and groups;
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks;
Ability to work collaboratively.

Details:
· 20 Hours/week for 10 months (August-May)
· Hourly rate: $15-$18; no benefits
· Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
The successful candidate should be able to begin in August 2010, and commit to a minimum of 10 months (August- May). Please submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources at www.jobs.american.edu and copy Fanta Aw, Assistant Vice President, Office of Campus Life, at fanta@american.edu. Questions? Call 202.885.3357.