Student Activities Coordinator

Position Information

Posting Number

S06522P

Position Title

Student Activities Coordinator

Department

Student Activities

Location

Arlington

Position Status

Full-time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

• May require some evening and weekend hours at departmental-sponsored programs.
• May be required to drive a 15-passenger van. Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Summary

The Student Activities Coordinator will assist in the management, supervision, and day-to-day operation of the department and work with various members of the University community to build successful relationships and community activities. The Student Activities Coordinator will also participate in leadership development and the oversight of other departmental programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and advise the daily operations of programs and activities sponsored by various areas of the department including event planning, organization recruitment, and organization meetings.
• Supervise compensated student employees. Develop and implement education, training, assessment,and leadership development for students involved with the department. Provide non-academic counseling for students.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of departmental and University policies and procedures. Oversee organization spending. Implement safety and security measures for student representatives when organizing and working campus events, traveling, and projects.
• Attend weekly meetings with student groups, executive boards, and individuals and provide feedback to members. Serve as an advisor to student groups. Attend events to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned.
• Represent the University to various constituencies and at professional conferences. Cultivate community partnerships with Student Activities programs. Serve on University committees.
• Programs overseen by this position may include Evening and Weekend Programming, Marketing Messaging and Engagement, EXCEL Campus Activities, the Homecoming Planning Committee, Mavs On The Town, Maverick Stampede, MavGrad Celebration, the UC Gallery, the UTA Ambassadors, Student Government, Graduate Student Council, Student Organization Registration, Student Organization Training and Development, Student Organization Recognition, Student Organization Fairs, Event Registration Process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years work experience in coordinating, advising, and developing student activities programs, along with a solid understanding of student development theory, organizational development, student learning outcomes, and assessment.
• An equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar roles may also be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, student personnel or related field.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs.
• Ability to utilize independent thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with a diverse student population; excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Experience in advising student organizations, student counseling, budget planning and management.
• Demonstrated ability in creative graphics and writing necessary to produce publicity materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Solid written and oral communication skills, including presenting and developing reports.
• Knowledge of event planning, management, and marketing.
• Demonstrated strategic and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of higher education/student life on a college campus.
• Skilled in social media and web marketing.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and ability to interact effectively in a diverse community. Supervisory and budgetary skills are necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with various campus departments.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite website content management software.

Other Requirements

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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