Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation is responsible for the planning, coordinating, executing, assessing, and directs all student related activities and functions to aid students in developing in mind, body, and spirit for all students to engage in the campus and community.

This position works closely with the Office of Student Success staff and Director of Student Engagement. The Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation reports to the Director of Student Engagement. This position is an enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education who exhibits Christ-centered servant leadership and a dedication to student success.

This position is a 12-month, full-time position that requires a normal eight-hour workday; however, as a salaried position; the Coordinator may need to work extended hours to meet the demands of the job.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate special student events, such as Concordia Crew Meet Ups, Falcon Days, New Student Orientation, Welcome Back Weekend, Commuter Appreciation Week, Week of Welcome, Falcon Frenzy, Winterfest Week, Stress-Reliever Week, and graduation-related celebrations
• Support the Concordia Crew Program and Co-supervise the student Crew Leaders: selecting, training, supporting the student Crew Leaders alongside the Director of Student Engagement
• Develop, organize, and implement social programming which uses both on-campus and off-campus facilities
• Assist in the communication and marketing of new student onboarding
• Advise the Campus Activities Board which will plan and implement activities
• Employ a student developmental approach to programming and afford the opportunity for students to attend a wide range of events and activities
• Facilitate the processes by which student leaders learn necessary competencies for the planning and execution of an activities program together with major individual events
• Keep statistics on participation in student activities and submit a report of these statistics to the Director of Student Engagement
• Maintain a schedule of planned activities and coordinate these activities with other Student Success Staff and university personnel
• All other related activities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Is energetic, organized, and a self-starter
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with individuals and organizations
• The ability to effectively communicate well
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
• Must be able to work well under pressure, work independently, take initiative and oversee a variety of projects simultaneously
• Possess a high level of professionalism and maturity
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• Must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor,
• A bachelor's degree related to education, communication, lay ministry, psychology, or relevant field required,
• Experience in social and educational programming and working with college students.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.