Location: Oneonta, NY
Category: Professional
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue May 26 2026
Job Description:
The Office of Equity and Inclusion at SUNY Oneonta is seeking an Associate Director for the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and OEI Program Associate to support an inclusive and equitable campus environment where all gender identities, sexual orientations, and intersectional social identities are celebrated and supported.
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Equity, Inclusion/Equal Opportunity and Compliance, this position provides leadership for the GSRC, including strategic planning, program development, and day-to-day operations. The Associate Director works collaboratively across campus to support LGBTQ+ students, develop educational programming, and assess initiatives that promote belonging and student success.
The Associate Director guides the GSRC's strategic direction and oversees initiatives that support the LGBTQ+ community and address intersectional identities. The role includes partnering with campus stakeholders to plan and implement programs and events, evaluating outcomes to support continuous improvement, and contributing to a welcoming and inclusive campus environment. In addition, the incumbent serves on the Bias Act Response Team (BART), supports DEISJ training efforts, and contributes to maintaining SUNY Oneonta's recognition as an LGBTQ+ welcoming campus.
To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-equity-and-inclusion.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serving as a resource for the campus community, with an emphasis on engagement and retention of LGBTQ+ students.
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Delivering student-focused educational, cultural, and social programs, workshops, and events related to gender, LGBTQ+, and intersectional identities.
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Supervising and evaluating student staff and interns to ensure effective program delivery.
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Collaborating with campus units and student organizations to plan and host events, including the PRISM Conference, Women's History Month, Pride Month, and Lavender Graduation.
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Facilitating and overseeing the Safe Space training program and the GSRC Advisory Group.
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Advocating for students and employees regarding gender and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Maintaining and enhancing the GSRC webpage while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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Coordinating the QT Affinity Group for faculty and staff.
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Partnering with academic departments to support LGBTQ+-inclusive pedagogy and develop internship opportunities.
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Assisting in the design and implementation of OEI online training programs, including tracking participation and evaluating feedback.
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Partnering with the CRJIE and OEI leadership to develop and implement intersectional and inclusive programming.
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Hosting monthly dialogues and discussions across GSRC and affiliated spaces.
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Managing a programming budget.
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Supporting continuous improvement in LGBTQ+ inclusivity through participation in the Campus Pride Index and related initiatives.
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Contributing to additional OEI initiatives and programs as needed.
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Working occasional evenings and weekends as required for program delivery and events.
Salary: $64,474 - $66,500 commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
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Excellent organizational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience providing services to diverse student populations.
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At least three years of direct or related professional experience, including but not limited to working in higher education, LGBTQ+ issues, and or other DEI related field.
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Demonstrated experience creating or leading collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in higher education; student affairs; diversity, equity, and inclusion; or related field.
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At least four years of relevant full-time professional experience related to LGBTQ+ and social justice issues in higher education.
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At least one year of supervisory experience.
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Knowledge of current and historical theories, practices, and trends in diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice education.
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Experience developing and facilitating trainings or workshops on LGBTQ+ and DEI-related topics to a wide variety of constituents.
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Experience developing and implementing student and/or employee programming focused on LGBTQ+ and broader diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
