Coordinator of Student Organizations (Event Services)

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

6d•$47,232•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Student Organizations, in partnership with another Coordinator, is responsible for overseeing event consultation and management for over 450 student organizations. The department provides students and student organizations with opportunities to connect to the university and to other students. Student Activities promotes a sense of community and loyalty to the University while serving to enhance the social and developmental growth of students as individuals or as members of organizations. It does this by coordinating annual campus-wide events that promote spirit and tradition on campus, supporting the North Texas Spirit program, and providing services and resources to student organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge about student organization management and advising
Knowledge of campus activities programming and event planning
Knowledge about issues related to student development at the collegiate level
Ability to work effectively with populations
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, due to the required record-keeping involved
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to professionally and effectively advise and mentor college students
Strong planning and project management skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work independently and on a team
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field

Responsibilities

Oversee student organization Event Application process
Consult with and provide assistance to officers, members, and/or advisors regarding student organization event planning
Adjudicate procedures related to violations of Event Application Procedures and assign sanctions as necessary
Coordinate and develop training and services for student organizations regarding event planning and management
Serve as back-up Chair to the Event Safety Committee and attend designated high-risk student organization events
Advise the Student Government Association Raupe Travel Grant Committee
Coordinate the planning of involvement fairs, including Mean Green Spring Fling
Manage student organization Eagle Mail requests
Co-train and co-supervise develop a graduate assistant
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date program and service webpages
Answer student organization-related questions about topics including policy, procedure, successful management, getting involved, etc.
Collaborate with student organization team members to develop a comprehensive student organization program
Conduct presentations and trainings, including student organization orientation, related to student involvement, development, and leadership
Prepare, administer, and monitor budget for respective programs and services
Facilitate assessment activities that help improve Student Activities and services for student organizations and their officers, members, and advisors
Create reports for respective programs and services
Promote and advertise/market Student Activities and respective programs and services to the general campus community
Develop relationships and work closely with other departments across campus (e.g., Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Risk Management Services, Food Safety, University Centers and Events)
Serve as part of Student Activities staff support at all campus-wide events
Represent Student Activities on division and university committees
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director