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Job Summary
The Student Engagement Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting in creating a robust campus activities program through the development of collaborative relationships with university departments, offices, and student organizations while concurrently fostering an environment that cultivates the creation of new student programs that enhances an engaging and transformative campus life experience.
The Program Coordinator will also serve as the general advisor to the Campus Activities Board (CAB). The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive advertising and marketing plan for campus activities.
This position works in close collaboration with the Student Engagement and Community Engagement and Service Team on many facets of the overall student experience.
Responsibilities
Administrative Support – 40
– General office duties include submitting purchase requests, submitting space reservations, scheduling meetings/events/appointments, screening calls, assisting visitors with requests, managing the Student Engagement email account and social media accounts.
– Helps to oversee student office support staff and the Den student staff by assisting in delegating daily responsibilities.
– Prepares special reports; answers requests for information which may include completing questionnaires and compiling data from files.
– Performs additional administrative duties as assigned.
Programming – 40
– Advise the Campus Activities Board (CAB)
– Assess student program interests and creates, develops, and plans cultural, educational, social, and wellness recreational programs for the campus with intentional learning outcomes.
– In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement and Director of Community Engagement and Service, the Student Engagement Program Coordinator oversees the university’s various Bobcat Marketplaces (student organizational fairs) and represents the department at campus-wide events such as but not limited to New Student Programs (FallFest, SpringFest, and Summer Orientation), Senior Send-Off, and other university events.
Marketing – 15
– Develops and implements a comprehensive advertising and marketing plan for campus activities by using BrightSign Software for the Maxwell Student Union and social media communications.
Other – 5
– Other duties as assigned including but not limited to creating departmental marketing materials, assisting other departments with campus-wide events, and serve on various campus committees.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience
Prior involvement as a student leader in co-curricular programs with an emphasis on campus activities, civic engagement and community service, and fundraising initiatives. Prior experience supervising, coaching, and mentoring undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Enrollment in graduate level courses in Student Affairs or related discipline.
Preferred Experience
Demonstrated knowledge of student transitional issues and student development theory.
Required Documents to Attach
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
– Build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents.
SKILLS
– Computer software such as: word processing, spreadsheets, electronic communication, etc.
– Self-motivated, energetic, service-minded, and adept at solving problems.
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