Activity Coordinator - Programming

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Student Activities professional team, the Coordinator for Programming will advise the Campus Activities Board (CAB) that hosts both large- and small-scale campus events, and coordinate Anchor Camp, TAMU-CC’s 3-day extended orientation camp. This position will assist with large-scale campus programming efforts such as concerts, welcome weeks, and Family Weekend events. The Coordinator supervises student leaders, builds a sense of campus community through supporting and growing campus traditions, and is an active part of the Student Activities team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
One (1) year progressively responsible experience developing and implementing student activities, orientations, or similar programs/related field (one year full-time or 2 years part-time/graduate assistantship).
Leadership experience in a student organization as an undergraduate/graduate.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community agencies.
Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating small to large scale university events.
Demonstrated experience in initiating and implementing leadership training for students.
Ability to understand and interpret policies, rules, and regulations.
Capacity to multitask complex assignments in a fast-paced environment and to use technology to accomplish responsibilities.
Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Ability to work within budgetary limits.
Ability to work weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
Experience with a programming board or extended orientation camp.
Proficiency to develop and implement marketing strategies for programs.
Ability to create and implement a comprehensive calendar of student-centered events.
Experience working with entertainment agents and contract negotiation.
Knowledge of risk management, experiential learning, and assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

Serve as the advisor for the Campus Activities Board (CAB) by providing leadership, training and support for the programming board student leaders and members.
Plan and attend meetings, events, retreats, and social activities.
Oversee event co-sponsorship processes, budget and risk management.
Collaborate with the officers to set the vision, and goals for CAB to engage students each year.
Oversee the selection, supervision and training of CAB board members each year, and develop membership programs that support growth of CAB programs and develop pools of upcoming leaders.
Provide programmatic support and leadership on large-scale collaborative campus / division events such as concert collaborations, Fall Beach Bash, Family Weekend, Islander Lights and Homecoming.
Coordinate Anchor Camp first-year camp program.
Provide leadership and directions for camp, ensuring the goals of camp coincide with the mission of the department and the university.
Oversee the development of camp curriculum including social, educational, wellbeing and campus spirit / tradition components.
Recruits and selects student program assistants and volunteer student staff.
Develop a training plan for student staff.
Work in conjunction with camp facilities on logistical needs and risk management.
Coordinate all marketing and social media for CAB, Anchor Camp and team events, with assistance of the Student Activities marketing team.
Track budget expenditures, ie: keep expenses in line with the specified line items, follow all purchasing guidelines and keep track of all expenses.
Establish working professional relationships with University faculty and staff, especially in pertinent areas such as Event Planning, UC Operations, and Catering.
Establish goals and assessments for each area of responsibility.
Represent Student Activities, on University and Division committees such as Homecoming and Waves of Welcome.
Be an active member of the Student Activities team and support departmental and campus wide programming as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.