Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Mequon, WI

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About The Position

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary The Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation is responsible for the planning, coordinating, executing, assessing, and directs all student related activities and functions to aid students in developing in mind, body, and spirit for all students to engage in the campus and community. This position works closely with the Office of Student Success staff and Director of Student Engagement. The Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation reports to the Director of Student Engagement. This position is an enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education who exhibits Christ-centered servant leadership and a dedication to student success. This position is a 12-month, full-time position that requires a normal eight-hour workday; however, as a salaried position; the Coordinator may need to work extended hours to meet the demands of the job.

Requirements

• Is energetic, organized, and a self-starter
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with individuals and organizations
• The ability to effectively communicate well
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
• Must be able to work well under pressure, work independently, take initiative and oversee a variety of projects simultaneously
• Possess a high level of professionalism and maturity
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
• Must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor
• A bachelor's degree related to education, communication, lay ministry, psychology, or relevant field required
• Experience in social and educational programming and working with college students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special student events, such as Concordia Crew Meet Ups, Falcon Days, New Student Orientation, Welcome Back Weekend, Commuter Appreciation Week, Week of Welcome, Falcon Frenzy, Winterfest Week, Stress-Reliever Week, and graduation-related celebrations
• Support the Concordia Crew Program and Co-supervise the student Crew Leaders: selecting, training, supporting the student Crew Leaders alongside the Director of Student Engagement
• Develop, organize, and implement social programming which uses both on-campus and off-campus facilities
• Assist in the communication and marketing of new student onboarding
• Advise the Campus Activities Board which will plan and implement activities
• Employ a student developmental approach to programming and afford the opportunity for students to attend a wide range of events and activities
• Facilitate the processes by which student leaders learn necessary competencies for the planning and execution of an activities program together with major individual events
• Keep statistics on participation in student activities and submit a report of these statistics to the Director of Student Engagement
• Maintain a schedule of planned activities and coordinate these activities with other Student Success Staff and university personnel
• All other related activities as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level