Coordinator Family Programs and Traditional Events - Student Life

TWU•Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement is responsible for implementing the vision for an engaging and vibrant family program. The position is actively engaged in the creation and support of several large-scale campus-wide events/traditions; supports secondarily a number of large campus events; and is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive Parent & Family Engagement program including Family Weekend, Orientation breakfasts, Sibling Saturday and supporting the efforts of the Parent Portal/Parent Newsletter. The Coordinator is also responsible for campus and community engagement efforts. Programs and initiatives led by the Coordinator should demonstrate cross departmental, divisional and community collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required.
At least three (3) years of direct work experience in a collegiate environment and working with parent/families and institutional events.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
Knowledge of event planning/programming.
Strong outreach and community engagement skills.
Ability to network across departments and programs.
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex program
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including university software and email.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic support and direction to the Family programs within CSI.
Oversees a student advisory/planning committee for Family Weekend.
Develops and facilitates Parent, family and Community engagement programs, events, including.
Oversees the coordination of Redbud Leadership Awards and supports other large scale programs such as Ring Ceremony and Pioneer Camp.
Coordinates a series of parent and family orientation breakfasts to welcome new families into our TWU community.
Coordinates a spring Sibling Saturday event
Works with Director of CSI and colleagues to explore other creative ways to expand Family and Community engagement on campus (Little Sibs events, Parent picnic during move-in, etc)
Works with Student Life Communications team to broaden our use of CampusESP and expand parent and family communication efforts.
Serves on University committees and represents the Division of Student Life at University events.
Cultivates and maintains collaborative partnerships across campus and in the community.
Assists with department goals and collaborates on department-wide events and initiatives.
Supports other CSI events, programs and activities as needed/appropriate
Assists in the total development of the Division of Student Life through participation in University, division, and departmental committees.
Actively seeks to contribute to the Division of Student Life strategic plan.
Performs other duties as assigned and requested.