Coordinator of Student Life

McHenry County College, IL•Crystal Lake, IL

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About The Position

Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a comprehensive student life framework to include the following programming: educational, curricular, co-curricular, experiential, civic engagement, leadership development, and engaging student activities. Coordinate and guide the development and operational activities of student organizations. Foster a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for students that promotes student learning, academic success, personal growth, and connection to campus life. Develop and implement long-range and short-term planning for the Student Life program to meet current and future needs of all students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Two years' experience coordinating student support programs or student activities in higher education

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-range and short-term planning for the Student Life program to meet current and future needs of all students. Evaluate and implement quality improvements of all student life initiatives annually
Serve as Primary Advisor to the Club Council and the Student Government Association, including facilitation of SGA and Student Trustee elections
Develop and implement appropriate procedures and supervise the planning, organizing, and implementing of student clubs and organizations to include recruiting, selecting, training, and evaluating advisors and officers
Organize and implement campus-wide student leadership efforts
Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and daily direction to the departmental student employees
Oversee the MCC Mascot, including recruitment, selection, and scheduling
Develop and execute the college-wide Student Leadership Development program
Support campus wide retention initiatives
Assist students in need by connecting them to appropriate campus resources
Facilitate community and campus partnerships for student volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, which include days of service, awareness events, and monitoring of service hours
Develop guidelines and arrange logistics for off-campus activities to ensure the safety of students and integrity of college actions
Develop, direct, and supervise campus-wide activities such as lectures, entertainers, wellness programming, and activities for a culturally diverse population; coordinate scheduling, facilities arrangements, marketing, and other logistics
Serve as a resource, contact, and support regarding student activities and student leadership opportunities on campus and ensure appropriate supervision during student events
Develop and coordinate large scale events devoted to engaging our students and creating a sense of belonging
Collaborate and assist to provide wellness programming for students to include mental health awareness programming, STD testing, glucose screenings, blood drives, etc.
Coordinate the scheduling, marketing, and training materials for the E-portfolio each semester
Facilitate weekly production of the "Flush" student newsletter
Serve as Co-Curricular Director to the Skyway Conference
Responsible for the oversight and management of the Student Life, Student Club and Organizations, and Student Government budgets, and for purchasing supplies to support operations
Facilitate the student ID process
Maintain required records and documentation; prepare and submit annual reports related to retention and success of programs and initiatives sponsored and lead by Student Life
Develop and maintain a process for monitoring the retention and success of all student activities and initiatives to include evaluating and monitoring programs and policies
Assist in planning and implementing of the Student Awards Ceremony and any other student recognition programs
Assist with Winter and Spring commencement ceremonies: planning meetings, facilitate the selection of the Student Commencement Speaker for each commencement ceremony, and facilitate the commencement rehearsal
Serve as an MCC representative for community organizations/events (ex. Blood Drive, STD testing facilitated by the Department of Health, etc.)
Collaborate with faculty to develop programs to supplement in-class learning
Serve on College committees and teams as appropriate
Actively collaborate with other campus stakeholders to offer student diversity initiatives and trainings related to Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion
Work collaboratively with others (e.g., colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor