Department: Office of the Dean of Students
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $54,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
October 26, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to advancing student learning that builds community. The Office of the Dean of Students is a learning organization that creates engaging environments to transform student learning; encourages a caring and safe community that increases our students' abilities to learn and make healthy choices; promotes inclusiveness, supports the success and growth of all students; prepares students to think critically, practice skills, and clarify values--all of which they can use throughout their lifetime; and enriches the student experience. The programs reporting to the Dean of Students work with Student Life staff, student groups, and other members of the university community in the development of curricular and co-curricular opportunities that assure the integration of academic and student life.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Coordinator of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Education and Support Services (LGBTESS) is to serve as a resource for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, and Aromantic (2SLGBTQIA3+) students by providing support and connecting students to programs and services. This position actively works with campus partners to ensure that 2SLGBTQIA3+ students have a successful, engaging, and inclusive experience at the University of Oregon. The Coordinator is responsible for initiating community building and outreach opportunities, providing educational, engagement, and resource-based programming.
This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends, and reports to an Assistant Director of Community and Belonging in the Office of the Dean of Students.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience in working with students, preferably in a college, university, or similar setting.
• One year of experience working effectively with 2SLGBTQIA3+ individuals.
• Two years of experience implementing educational or community programming.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues significant to 2SLGBTQIA3+ students, and other diverse communities both internal and external to institutions of higher education, or in similar contexts and environments.
• Ability to understand the needs of 2SLGBTQIA3+ students, set priorities among those needs, and respond to those needs to the extent that the number of students, facilities, and resources permit.
• Demonstrated competency and success working with 2SLGBTQIA3+ individuals, and other diverse populations from historically underrepresented and underserved populations, ideally in a college, university, or similar setting.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain partnerships and collaborative relationships with various constituencies.
• Ability to provide leadership in planning, design, and delivery of programs and services.
• Ability to make fiscally sound decisions and manage budgetary and payroll operations within institutional policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate, mediate, advise, advocate, and mentor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to demonstrate initiative and achieve department goals with excellent attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Political Science, or another relevant field.
• Prior experience working with, advising, or supervising 2SLGBTQIA3+ students, students from historically underrepresented populations, or student organizations, at a university or similar setting (including but not limited to non-profit organizations and community agencies).
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.
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