Description

Student Life Coordinator

SUMMARY OF BASIC JOB FUNCTION:

Cleary University fosters a climate of respect among students, faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. The Department of Student Life contributes to this climate of respect by providing students with resources and experiences that will aid their personal development and complement their academics. 

The primary function of the Student Life Coordinator position is to assist with the leadership development and student-focused diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Cleary University.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Student Leadership Development

•  Assists with the development, execution, and assessment of Student Life activities and functions.
• Participates in budget development for campus events and Student Life operations.
• Creates, develops, and implements service-learning opportunities with campus partners.
• Reviews student organization registration forms and materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established regulations, procedures, and standards.
•  Provide appropriate training, guidance, and resources to student organization advisors, leaders, and members.
• Ensures student organization spending complies with organizational policies and guidelines.
•  Serves as liaison between various club advisors and the Student Life team.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Initiatives

• Develop student-focused DEI initiatives designed to create self-awareness, enhance campus climate, and encourage self-agency.
• Design and promote activities to further enhance the residential experience, build community, and meet the needs of a diverse student population for belonging.
• Represent Student Life at various campus events and recruitment functions. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Two years’ experience in Student Life (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Organizations, and Student Government are all acceptable experiences).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• The ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication.
• The ability to work irregularly and experience exposure to an uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Affairs, or College Student Personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations.

• Knowledge and understanding of event planning concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of crowd management, crowd safety protocols, security, and emergency procedures related to small, medium, and large-scale gatherings.
• Highly developed judgment, decision-making, problem recognition, and resolution skills. 
• Ability to effectively work with guests, donors, government officials, and university VIPs.

Diversity

Cleary University is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Cleary strongly believes that workforce diversity creates an environment in which its employees can thrive. Cleary understands and embraces the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. Cleary University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Cleary encourages interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.

Why Work at Cleary?
Cleary University is dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages for regular staff members, which include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness benefit
• Tuition grants for employees and family members
• Paid professional development
• Paid personal days
• Much more!

Our Core Values
The work we do at Cleary is guided by four core values:

1. Students First – We are personally invested in our students’ lives. We empathize with our student’s challenges and the student’s journey to improve their life. We seek to treat each student as a friend or family member.
2. Collaboratively Engaged – We proactively work together to advance the university mission and student success. We avoid working in silos and seek to break down barriers across teams. We go above and beyond to support one another beyond the confines of our specific roles.
3. Community-Centered – We actively represent the university as ambassadors to our communities. We listen to and acknowledge the needs of our communities. We seek a mutually beneficial relationship ultimately working towards the betterment and well-being of our communities.
4. Always Find a Way – We have a determined and resourceful mindset that looks for alternatives and solutions, even in the face of challenges or obstacles. We are persistent, creative, and adaptable in problem-solving, and refuse to give up easily.

These 4 principles guide our organizational culture and are integrated into all aspects of our institution. We welcome candidates who embody these core values and who are committed to integrating them into their work.