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[Adriane Bang <>]

Dear friends,
Below is a position announcement for Director of the Boise State University
Women's Center.  Please pass this announcement on to your colleagues! Thank
you!

Adriane Bang, LMSW
Interim Women's Center Director
Boise State University Women's Center
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725
208-426-2406




*Director of the Women’s Center*

*Boise** State University***

*Search # SA-0016-89*

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Boise State University invites interested applicants for the position of the
Director of the Women’s Center, to become a part of our team to continue our
quest toward becoming a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction.  The
Director of the Women’s Center provides leadership and vision from a
feminist perspective, for the overall development of programs and services
for the campus Women’s Center.  This position also contributes to the
strategic direction of Student Diversity and Inclusion, within the unit of
Student Affairs, with special attention on the intersection of gender, race,
sexual orientation, and other significant aspects of individual and cultural
identity.  The Director of the Women’s Center will work collaboratively with
university and community members and programs, including a diverse Women’s
Center Advisory Board, to develop and implement a vision that helps students
meet their educational objectives and reflects the overall mission of the
Women’s Center.  In addition this position provides training, staffing, and
some direct service advocacy and crisis intervention for students in need.  
The
Director of the Women’s Center serves as a vital member of the Student
Affairs Leadership Team.



*You will have the opportunity to: *

·        Provide administrative direction, leadership and daily supervision
of staff, programs, and services, with an emphasis on helping students to
meet their educational objectives through direct attention to both
individual and systemic issues related to gender

·        Represent and advocate for the mission and vision of the Women’s
Center with the Student Diversity and Inclusion leadership team, the campus
and the community

·        Develop, implement and facilitate programs, trainings, and
workshops for the university community to support the mission and vision of
the Women’s Center on a wide range of gender and human rights issues

·        Provide direct crisis intervention and advocacy services to
students and critically assess and advocate for the improvement of
institutional structure, policy and resources in support of these issues.

·        Create University-wide educational publications (print and web) and
educational marketing campaigns as well as maintain and update written
protocols and procedures

·        Actively conduct on-going research in the field (Women’s Centers
and Women’s/Gender Studies) and gather evaluation information to assess
success of program content, marketing initiatives, and program goals

·        Maintain on-going representation and positive collaborations with
campus-based and community agencies in an effort to increase effectiveness
and coordination of services, including serving on committees, task forces
or community boards, representing the Women’s Center as needed

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*At a minimum you should have: *

·        Master's degree in Women’s/Gender Studies, College Student
Personnel, Student Development, Student Leadership, Counseling, Social Work,
or related field or equivalent professional experience

·        Three years experience (volunteer work is acceptable) in a
University-based women’s center or in a system or community-based advocacy
program



*The preferred candidate will have:*

·        Experience with victim assistance services, advocate training,
and/or prevention education programming; preferably in a university setting

·        Experience interpreting and working with the JeAnne Clery Act, The
Student Right to Know, Campus Security Act, FERPA, and Title IX

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*Salary and benefits:*  Salary: $45,000+ DOE.  Final salary will depend upon
qualifications and experience.  This is a professional staff position at
Boise State University and offers an excellent benefits package including
medical/dental/vision/life/LTD insurance, retirement plan, reduced tuition
benefits, 24 days vacation leave and 12 days sick leave annually, plus 10
paid holidays, as well as other benefits.



*If this sounds like the job for you:*   Please submit a letter of
application indicating your interest, qualifications, and a brief statement
detailing how your feminist philosophy has influenced your work.  Attach a
resume/vita that includes employment history (including dates of
employment), other relevant work in the area of gender and women’s issues,
three professional references with contact information, and page personal
statement responding the question.  Application materials should be mailed
to:



Janet Summers

Boise State University Women’s Center

Search # SA-0016-89

Boise State University

1910 University Dr.

Boise, ID 83725-1955



Applications will be accepted until December 11, 2009.  Applications
received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled
from the initial finalist pool.



About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu/



About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/



About the Department: http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu/index.cfm



*As of August 17, 2009, Boise State University is a smoke-free campus.*

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*Boise** State University** is strongly committed to achieving excellence
through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications
and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other
underrepresented groups. EEO/AA Institution, Veterans preference.*