Senior Special Programs Coordinator - Women, Gender & ...

Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Senior Special Programs Coordinator - Women, Gender & Sexuality (Part-Time) DEPARTMENT: Student Engagement & Belonging/Student Services and Enrollment Management PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River, with occasional travel to all Bristol campus locations. REPORTS TO: Director, Student Engagement & Belonging POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Student staff as assigned POSITION STATUS: This is a part time, state funded, unit position without benefits. SALARY: $36.55 per hour STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Senior Special Program Coordinator, Women, Gender & Sexuality serves as a resource and support person for students, faculty, and staff around issues of gender and sexuality. They are tasked with developing and implementing student-centered and student-focused programming, outreach, and education at the College including but not limited to the implementation of workshops and mentorship programs. The Senior Special Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with other departments to contribute to the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management's overall goal of impactful student engagement, belongingness and retention. This position will be primarily based in Fall River, with required travel to other campus locations as business needs dictate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Development & Implementation Create, implement, and manage engagement and support programs for women, LGBTQIA+, and male/masculine-identifying students. Develop empowerment and wellness activities that build resilience, foster inclusion, and strengthen campus safety and equity. Host guest speakers, panels, and special events that inspire, educate, and connect students to real-world perspectives. Facilitate peer support networks and mentorship opportunities for underrepresented student communities. Peer Support & Training Oversee the Peer Support Facilitator Training program, providing students the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized Peer Support Specialist Certificate. Recruit, train, and supervise student workers and peer facilitators. Student Support & Advocacy Serve as a confidential resource and advocate for students seeking support regarding gender-based harassment, discrimination, violence, or sexual violence. Connect students to wraparound and community-based services that support their academic and personal success. Collaboration & Campus Partnerships Collaborate with campus offices and affinity centers to promote gender and sexuality inclusion and support. Partner with relevant departments to meet Title IX requirements and facilitate workshops on sexual assault prevention and gender inclusion. Assist in developing strategies and policies that enhance gender and sexuality inclusion across the College. Collaborate with College offices and external partners to support grant applications and fundraising efforts that advance LGBTQIA+ and gender equity programs, initiatives, and scholarships. Education & Training Develop and present campus-wide workshops and training that encourage critical dialogue on issues impacting women and LGBTQIA+ communities. Support campus climate assessment and initiatives related to gender, sexuality, and equity. Professionalism & Continuous Improvement Maintain professional knowledge in gender and sexuality programming and represent Bristol as a subject-matter expert. Demonstrate professionalism and uphold Bristol's core values and the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda in all responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire. Minimum of a Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Education Administration, or other field related to area of assignment.Minimum three (3) years experience and/or training involving area of assignment, which may include student affairs, student services, LGBTQIA+ programs, gender and sexuality programs, student mentorship, or community engagement.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated proficiency with Banner Student Information Systems, DegreeWorks, and a student success platform (e.g., EAB Navigate, Anthology, Starfish, etc.). Demonstrated experience working in higher education, with a preference for experience working at a community college. Experience working with LGBTQIA+ students in a college setting. Ability to speak a language in addition to English, with a preference for Spanish or Portuguese. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information: Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right. Application Instructions: TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date. REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS: 1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application. 2) A current resume/curriculum vitae. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization. A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions. The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.

Created: 2026-03-10