UPB Off-Campus Trips Director

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The University Program Board (UPB) Off-Campus Trips Director is a member of the UPB Executive Board at Chapman University. In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes, the Off-Campus Trips Director is responsible for coordinating local off-campus trips and discounted ticket opportunities, ensuring that the University Program Board realizes its mission of enhancing student life and meeting student program needs and desires. Through the execution of the responsibilities below, the Off-Campus Trips Director helps UPB build a stronger connection between students and their university. The main focus of Off-Campus Trips is to provide students with opportunities to connect in their local community. The secondary focus will be providing opportunities in the greater Southern California region including Los Angeles and San Diego.

Requirements

Substantial experience leading a team
Ability to manage conflict effectively
Programming experience, including marketing/PR and event execution
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Integrity and Commitment
Ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional intercommunication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary
Ability to adapt to circumstances and handle adversity
Outstanding work-ethic and professionalism
Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, copier, and telephones
Minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Responsibilities

Coordinate a successful schedule of consistent local trips and discounted tickets (2-3 events a month, including off-campus trips and discounted ticket opportunities).
Lead and supervise the students in the Off-Campus Trips committee.
Encourage social interaction and community building through off-campus excursions and discounted tickets.
Collaborate with UPB Marketing team to create a publicity strategy for Off-Campus Trips programs, including bi-weekly meetings with the Marketing Director.
Follow risk management procedures for each Off-Campus Trips program, including the creation and management of Activity Waivers.
Maintain a consistent and thorough assessment plan and budget for Off-Campus Trips programs.
Actively participate in weekly UPB executive board meetings and bi-weekly UPB Friday committee member meetings.
Facilitate weekly meetings for the Off-Campus Trips committee.
Maintain a positive working relationship with UPB Chair, Graduate Advisor, Advisor(s), executive board members, and committee members.
Prepare for weekly meetings with UPB Chair.