Coordinator (Programming and Leadership)

The role of the Coordinator for Student Life is grounded in the collaborative implementation of a vibrant co-curricular experience reflective of the Characteristics of Marianist Education that supports students' educational, spiritual, social, physical and cultural growth, and upholds community standards. This position's primary focus includes traditional and non-traditional Commuter Initiatives, Campus-Wide Programming, and Marketing for the Department of Student Life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements and assesses programs, services, and communication for commuter student initiatives including transition and support sessions from 'first day' to graduation.
• Provides information and connection to on- and off-campus resources for commuters
• Serves as an advocate and campus liaison for commuter students and develops and advises a commuter students council
• Oversees the planning, production, marketing, implementation, and evaluations of certain student life events to include but not limited to Welcome Weeks, Homecoming Week, and Midnight Breakfast; in addition will oversee marketing for all other student life events
• Collaborates on programming for new and continuing students and beyond, to include programs focused on social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ensures all internal and external web content for Student Life is accurate and up to date.
• Manages the Commuting Rattlers social media platforms.
• Manages the hiring, onboarding and supervising of student workers.
• Assists with effective tracking, allocation and management of relevant budgets
• Assesses and evaluates programs and services of functional areas.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of new student and family initiatives.
• Participates in University events such as graduation and convocations
• Develops and fosters collaborative relationships with faculty, key university departments and students in support of a vibrant and energetic campus community.
• Serves on assigned committees, boards or commissions and may be assigned to perform as part of an investigative team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required; Master's degree in college student affairs or a directly related area of specialization is preferred
• Two years of directly related experience required; Experience working with Commuters or specialized student populations is preferable along with demonstrated administrative ability to plan and execute programs and activities.
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must be able to work nontraditional work hours (weekends and evenings) as needed
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance; or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
• Must have the ability to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Teams, Zoom, or similar online/virtual meeting platforms.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; an ability to work effectively with communities across the university; ability to maintain effective communication with all staff in Student Development area in order to maintain a welcoming environment and well-informed team approach.
• Must have high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; displays solid problem solving and interpersonal skills; works well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate a capacity for leadership, and the commitment to work collaboratively with a diverse and dynamic community. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and parents
• Must have a high attention to detail and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines; Ability to manage, follow-up, work in collaboration and finalize projects, crisis situations and other issue that may arise.
• Sensitivity to and acceptance of personal and cultural differences and the ability to relate well with persons of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish with the ability to understand and to make one's self understood to Spanish speaking individuals).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.