LGBTQA Program Pride Peer Executive Chair (PAID Position)

Multicultural Affairs LGBTQA Program – Pride Peer Executive Chair (PAID Position) 2017-18 Fact Sheet

Department Supervisor: Leticia Martinez, Director of Multicultural Affairs Direct Advisor: Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs

Eligibility: • Must be enrolled as a UTA student in good standing for terms of appointment. • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.25 • Term begins in summer 2017 preferred (August start date can be discussed with Director if chosen.) • Re-appointment between summer, fall, and spring is dependent upon satisfactory job performance. • Stipend: $8.50/hour for 15-19 hours per week. Work study and non work study students are eligible.

Total # of Positions available: 1

Roles & Responsibilities: Executive Chair is responsible for the following unless otherwise excused by the Director: • Mandatory Multicultural Affairs staff retreat in June (date TBD) with follow up training in August • Mandatory Division of Student Affairs Employee Training in August • Participation in summer recruitment activities at New Maverick Orientation (NMO) o Assist with at least 4 department activity fairs during NMO. • Must attend a Safe Zone facilitator training retreat in Summer

Under the guidance of Advisor, the Chair will oversee activities of the volunteer Pride Peer Executive Board (4 student members). The Chair will be primarily responsible for the creation, implementation, and assessment of events including, but not limited to:  Educational workshops (example topics: Anti-bullying education and advocacy, gender identity, health/wellness)  Pride Peer facilitated workshops  Out2Lunch Series which includes UTA faculty guest presentations  Proactive programs that increase awareness of history and contributions of the LGBTQA community (e.g. exhibits)  Social events that provide opportunities for networking and community building (e.g. welcome week Rainbow Reception)  Policy/Advocacy: Assist the Multicultural Affairs professional staff in advocating for an inclusive campus environment for LGBTQ individuals in the UTA Maverick community  Events that encourage LGBTQA community involvement in UTA campus traditions (e.g. Homecoming Float)  Proactive programs that celebrate achievements and contributions of the LGBTQA community (e.g. Lavender Graduation)  Collaborate with the Pride Peer Executive Board, particularly the Safe Zone Chair, the Pride Week Co-Chairs, and the Community Programs Chair

Stipend: $8.50/hour for 15-19 hours per week. Re-appointment between Summer, Fall, and Spring is dependent upon satisfactory job performance.

To Apply: Step 1: All interested students are required to apply via SNAP jobs (Job # 9618). Only students who have submitted a SNAP job application will be considered. Step 2: After you have completed SNAP jobs, please visit the Multicultural Affairs website to complete required supplemental questions.

Deadline to apply: April 25th. A select group of applicants will be contacted for interviews by April 28th. Interviews will be conducted in April. Unfortunately, we are unable to conduct interviews with everyone due to the volume of applicants we receive. If you have not heard from us by April 28th, it unfortunately means that you have not been selected for an interview this year. PLEASE do not contact office directly.