Coordinator, Student Involvement

Essential duties and responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for key student engagement areas, including Student Programming, Leadership Development, Student Organizations, Student Org council (Knights of the Roundtable), and the Student Activities Board.

Develop, plan, and implement programs and services for one or more functional areas listed above.

Ensure quality programs and services are provided that are intentional and include educational, social, cultural, and service components.

Create and design innovative programs that foster student learning and development.

Negotiate and review business contracts related to programs offered by Student Involvement.

Assist with constructing and assessing student learning outcomes for all programs and services.

Assist with the development, planning, and execution of Campus Wide Programming efforts as needed, including Orientation and major departmental and divisional initiatives.

Assist in managing facilities within the scope of the job responsibilities through coordinating activities, maintaining equipment, enforcing University policy, and reporting issues to the appropriate department.

Maintain professional conduct and ethical behavior at all times.

Support and implement the divisional and University mission and strategic plan.

Develop and implement comprehensive plans to achieve student satisfaction and support retention goals in relation to departmental services, objectives, and goals.

Support and advocate for the needs and interests of students.

Assist with ongoing departmental assessments of services and programs.

Assist with completing monthly and annual reports for the department.

Maintain and establish policies and procedures for the department.

Serve as a campus responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane response.

Serve on University committees and task forces as assigned.

Administer all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in student leadership and / or programming.

Prior experience in student group advising and / or student programming.

Comprehensive understanding of current student development and learning theories.

Ability to work some nights and weekends to support programming

Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

Strong leadership, judgment, managerial, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills.

Demonstrated financial management skills.

Strong writing and public speaking skills.

Experience in a position that demonstrates the ability to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required in Higher Education or equivalent field; Master’s Degree preferred

At least one  year of related experience and / or training preferred.