Coordinator, Mission Animation – Office of Mission Animation

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to plan and execute student programming, under the guidance of the director of the office, that will help to foster an understanding and lived expression of the Mission on campus among students. The Coordinator will focus on our undergraduate students in collaboration with other divisions. The Coordinator will also support existing initiatives out of the office of Mission Animation including but not limited to Heritage Week, Founders Week, and Spiritan Feast days. The Coordinator, Mission Animation supports mission-driven community engagement and educational programming out of the office of Mission Animation through work with student leaders and the director on the revamping of existing programming, and development of new programming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
1-3 years of work-related experience.
Experience as a student leader as an undergraduate in programs such as first year orientation, alternative spring break/mission trips, campus volunteer/community engagement efforts, residence life, diversity equity and inclusion, and student government.
Experience as a professional in higher education working in student affairs or mission and ministry.
Current PA Driver’s License in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of student programming and ability to plan and execute events for undergraduates.
Knowledge of various software packages to perform duties including Microsoft Office, Canva, and mainframe applications at the university.
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with students and administrators across divisions.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible with the nature of changing student needs and student-facing events.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed and required.
Knowledge of the Catholic faith and its traditions.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating and executing mission-themed programming directed specifically toward the student community.
Develop educational materials including posters, social media graphics, and slides for campus TV screens that help to foster an understanding of our Catholic Spiritan identity.
Run all social media for the @duqmission accounts, and update the Mission Animation website as needed.
Support the Spirit of Community Scholarship program and Community Engagement Scholars through recruitment efforts (e.g., Duq Days, admitted student days, classroom visits) and collecting/tracking necessary clearances.
Check in with students (25) as needed to ensure all students are meeting their hour requirements.
Support mission-driven community engagement and educational programming by working with student leaders and the director on revamping existing programming and developing new programming.
Support the Mission Ambassadors program through coordinating attendance at training for student leaders, supporting mission ambassador event details, and helping to recruit for the program.
Complete other duties as assigned.