Senior Coordinator for Student Activities

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Coordinator for Student Activities reports to the Assistant Director for Student Activities and is primarily responsible for supporting the overall portfolio of student activities with specific focus on special events, late-night experiences, and collaborative departmental activities. In addition, the Senior Coordinator serves as the primary advisor of the Homecoming Committee and provides secondary advising to the University Union Student Programming Board.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Exhibit care and concern for the success of students and the overall department, division, and institution.
• Possess a positive attitude and professional presentation.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment with creative ideas.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a high-paced team both independently and in groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.
• Display strong organizational skills and manage multiple ongoing tasks.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field is preferred.
• Experience in advising student organizations, budgeting, event management, leading collaborative efforts, and assessment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support student activities overall programming efforts.
• Directly oversee the late-night, special, and collaborative ELS departmental events within the unit to include the weekend movie screenings.
• Coordinate the marketing and promotion of all ELS departmental student activities.
• Provide secondary advising and support to the University Union Student Programming Board.
• Coordinate and execute individual and collaborative events in conjunction with student leaders.
• Facilitate training for the student leaders on event planning, risk mitigation, operational logistics, team building, etc.
• Manage and negotiate all contracts and agreements with artists, agents, and vendors.
• Oversee management of publicity and marketing for Homecoming and their respective initiatives and events.
• Manage and provide oversight to budgets totaling nearly $150,000 in funding to include full compliance with financial procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees