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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity is seeking applicants for part-time graduate student position focusing on research and community engagement.

Job duties to include:

• Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Lead or assist in the design and implementation of qualitative research initiatives examining LGBTQ+ student access, belonging, and identity-based campus climate. 

  • Collect and analyze data using methodologies such as narrative inquiry, interviews, and focus groups with a strong emphasis on storytelling and lived experiences. 

  • Contribute to the development of institutional reports and recommendations that inform policies and practices promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion. 

  • Organize and facilitate identity-affirming community spaces, such as graduate student discussion circles, peer support groups, and topic-based forums that help foster a sense of belonging. 

  • Plan and coordinate social and networking events tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ graduate and professional students, such as mixers and informal gatherings. 

  • Collaborate with Center staff to evaluate and improve programs through data-informed approaches. 

  General Responsibilities: 

  • Participate in regular CSGD staff meetings and planning sessions. 

  • Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications

• • Enrollment as a graduate or professional student at Penn State University (re