Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus - Anderson, IN
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Education
Description
Anderson University is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Student Activity Coordinator. As an integral member of the Center for Student Life and the Student Engagement office, the Student Activity Coordinator collaborates with students to plan and execute dynamic student-focused activities and events that cultivate learning and deepen belonging.
Roles and Responsibilities
Event Planning and Execution

• Collaborating across the campus to plan and execute events and activities that engage a diverse population of students, including heritage events that create common experiences.
• Oversee all social service and interest clubs and organizations by providing mentorship to club and organization leaders and ensuring all clubs and organizations are operating within the parameters of their charters.
• Facilitate the identification of new club and organization opportunities and work with prospective club leaders and SGA to start new clubs and organizations as determined by student interest.
• Communicating effectively with the Marketing and Communication and Student Communication departments to ensure timely promotion of all events.
• Discover opportunities for co-curricular learning opportunities that partner with academic departments and faculty.
• Assess the health of university-sanctioned clubs and organizations and the effectiveness of all events and activities regularly.

Leadership Development

• Lead and support the student Campus Activities Board (CAB), including the annual selection and training of CAB employees.
• Lead weekly meetings of the CAB team.
• Lead, support, and mentor club and organization leaders through intentional meetings and check-ups.

Administration

• Promote a welcoming and hospitable environment as an influential representative of Anderson University to students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders while maintaining a professional posture and work environment.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Student Engagement Office.
• Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of student employees.

Additional Responsibilities and Committee Assignment

• Engage in the broader life of the university to create and nurture positive relationships between the Center for Student Life, Center for Intercultural Engagement, and other areas of the University.
• Become an AU approved van driver in order to arrange and/or provide transportation for airport pick-up, drop-off, and other international student needs.
• Attend the annual Center for Student Life Retreat.
• Other duties and committees as assigned.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills
Required

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree
• Experience collaborating with others to plan and execute events
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Willingness to honor institutional policies and guidelines

Highly Desired

• Graduate degree in higher education or related field
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience as professional or student in leading student activities
• Proficiency with Google Suite

Benefits
This is a full-time, 83%, at-will position, eligible for university benefits

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
• 403B (retirement) with matching contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Remitted Tuition
• Free access to Kardatzke Wellness Center

Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and employment application. Persons with an application on file, or current university employees should submit a resume and cover letter. Current employees are also expected to notify their supervisor of interest in the position.
Candidates should have belief in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the contemporary ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application, and must meet university lifestyle expectations.
Anderson University is a private Christian university in central Indiana. Established in 1917 by the Church of God (Anderson, Ind.), Anderson University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, music education, and theology, and sponsors 20 NCAA athletic teams. The University's location in the central part of the state, and within the Indianapolis metropolitan area, provide easy access to Anderson/Madison County and surrounding communities, offering outdoor activities, entertainment, and diverse cultural experiences.
AU is an equal opportunity employer. Persons who bring diversity are encouraged to apply. Anderson University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex, gender, age, race, color, disability, and national and ethnic origin.