Student Worker - Student Programming Board Manager (Work-Study or Non-Work Study)

Mount Saint Mary's University•Emmitsburg, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Programming Board, managed by the Center for Student Engagement, focuses on planning and managing social events and programs for students at Mount St. Mary’s University. This role offers students the opportunity to enhance their organizational, programming, time-management, and communication skills while using their creativity to plan fun events and programs. The two Programming Board Managers, with support from the Director and Coordinator of Student Engagement, will oversee the Student Programming Board, plan on-campus programs and events, and manage the board's social media platforms. Preferred candidates should have experience with event management and planning, team dynamics, and leadership.

Requirements

Students will be expected to complete all the necessary training required for this position, including obtaining the following certifications: Adult CPR/AED & First Aid, Alcohol Awareness (Safe Alcohol Service – SAS or Training for Intervention Procedures – TIPS), Crowd Manager, Driver Certification (including behind the wheel and safety training) (Students without a valid driver’s license will not be required to complete this training), Food Safety (ServServe)
Students will also receive training on how to operate basic audio and video (AV) equipment and lighting equipment.
Students may be required to complete online training modules during July and August.

Nice To Haves

Experience with event management and planning
Experience with team dynamics
Experience with leadership

Responsibilities

Work together with other students to manage events and programs (on and off-campus) sponsored by the Center of Student Engagement
Serve as day-of-event staff for programs at events sponsored by the Center of Student Engagement and provide support during setup and cleanup
Transport students for off-campus events and programs using approved university vehicles (i.e., Student Life vans)
Provide technological support for events and programs hosted at the Palmieri Activities Center (PAC)
Be knowledgeable of the events and program schedule for the Center of Student Engagement and the Student Life Division and be able to answer student questions about upcoming events
Support initiatives to improve student engagement in the PAC and PAC Pub
Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director of Student Engagement and the Coordinator of Student Engagement
Oversee the student leaders (non-paid position) of the Student Programming Board
Plan and manage events and programs sponsored by the Student Programming Board
Collaborate with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), other departments within the Student Life Division, and other campus partners (Residence Life, Campus Ministry, Recreation & Wellness, Counseling Services, Orientation & Family Programs, etc.)
Help introduce and plan new and innovative programs and events for students
Complete and submit required forms and documentation as part of the event planning process
Communicate with on-campus partners (Conferences & Events, Logistics, Dining Services, Public Safety, ITSC) and third-party vendors
Assist with recruiting new student leaders; attend events such as Block Party (Involvement Fair), Admissions Open House(s), and Accepted Students Day(s)
Help manage the social media platforms for the Student Programming Board
Represent the Student Programming Board as a member of Student Government Association (SGA)
Facilitate staff meetings with student leaders in the Student Programming Board
Attend event planning meetings and 1:1 meetings as scheduled by the Director of Student Engagement and the Coordinator of Student Engagement
Hold weekly office hours per week in the McGowan 160 office suite
Participate in all required training sessions and programs