The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity at UMBC is officially hiring a Graduate Research Assistant to join our team! We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated graduate student to support our mission of creating a brave, affirming, and celebratory space for LGBTQIA2+ students.

Start Date: June 2025
Duration: 1 year (with potential for renewal)
Application Deadline: Priority consideration by May 26, 2025

Who should apply?

Ideal candidates may have interests in:

• LGBTQIA2S+ Affairs

• Student Affairs / Higher Education

• Public Policy

• Sociology

• Women & Gender Studies
  …or simply a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and student support.

Position Highlights:
As our Graduate Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:

• Coordinating signature programming like Pride Week, Queerios, and LGBTQIA2+ History Month

• Supporting and co-advising LGBTQIA2+ student organizations

• Managing marketing and communications (including social media & newsletters)

• Supervising and mentoring student interns

• Conducting research and assessment on LGBTQIA2+ best practices and student experiences

Compensation:

• Competitive stipend

• Up to 20 hours/week
  More info on GA positions: UMBC GA Info

• To Apply, please send the following to loraelohve@umbc.edu:

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

• Contact info for two professional references

Please share with any current or incoming graduate students who may be a great fit! We’re excited to welcome someone who’s ready to make a meaningful impact at UMBC.

With Pride,
The Pride Center Team
Division of Student Affairs | Student Belonging

Executive Council:

• President: Aminah Amjad

• Chief of Staff: Saad Khan

• Vice President: Ahmet Kaan Aydin

• Treasurer: Pranit Pramod Patil

• Secretary: Linda Appeynarh

• Speaker of the Senate: Javed Tamboli

• Grants Review Panel Chair: Hima Mansi Nagabhirava

• Graduate Assistants Advisory Committee (GAAC) Chair: Milind Rampure

• Graduate Experience, Achievement, and Research Success Committee (GEARS) Chair: Arya Honraopatil

• Equity of Funds Committee Chair: Xixellonje Nebihu

Senate:

Hosted by EKTA – Indian Graduate Student Organization at UMBC. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant cultural performances, an open dance floor to show off your moves, a mind-blowing magic show, and of course, delicious food that’ll make you feel right at home!

THIS EVENT IS FREE - All you need to do is show up!

Tomorrow - UC Ballroom - May 17th, 2025 - 4PM

See you there!

We know it’s a busy time — but your voice matters!

As finals approach, we understand you're juggling a lot. If you can spare just 20 minutes, we’d love to hear your thoughts on how UMBC communicates with students. Your feedback will help us make important improvements — and as a thank you, you’ll have a chance to win $25 in Retriever Dollars by entering our raffle!

The survey is anonymous unless you choose to enter the raffle, and your responses will remain confidential.

Take a break, share your voice, and maybe win some Retriever Dollars complete the STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY.  

Thank you, and good luck with finals!