What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator I - Campus Activities Board position at Prairie View A&M University?
Job Title
Program Coordinator I - Campus Activities Board
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Student Engagement
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,657.34 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Program Coordinator I - Campus Activities Board will oversee, advise and assess all features of event planning and management of Campus Activities Board and various educational, recreational, social, and cultural events, develop budgets and maintain financial operations to ensure appropriate spending, participate in nation, regional and local professional development.
This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as liaison between students, administration staff, university faculty, vendors, and community members to facilitate the success of student focused programs and events.
- Oversee, advise, and assess all features of event planning and management of Campus Activities Board (CAB) and various educational, recreational, social, and cultural events.
- Work to develop and grow leadership skills within Campus Activities Board participants.
- Create safe and engaging night and weekend programming for students in the Student Center.
- Responsible for the collaboration of several campus-wide and traditional events, for example: Homecoming, Week of Welcome, Welcome Back Week, and Spring Fest.
- Oversee the creation and implementation of a menu of summer programs for students attending PVAMU for the summer, including registered students and bridge programs.
- Maintain a working relationship with vendors, departments, and venues on campus.
- Negotiate with agents and execute contractual talent paperwork.
- Develop budgets and maintain financial operations to ensure appropriate spending within financial parameters.
- Responsible for developing assessment driven student learning outcomes, risk management policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the University marketing department to create effective marketing strategies to students.
- Participate in national, regional, and local professional development opportunities as available.
- Serve on university, department, and unit committees as assigned.
- Responsible for staying abreast with best practices associated with college student engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution specific to event management/planning, hospitality, communications, public relations, education, business, leadership studies, marketing, or student affairs.
- Two years of program administration experience.
- Advanced degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
- Experience in a college work environment.
- Working knowledge of Engaged - formally known as OrgSync.
- Comfortable advising students from a variety of social and economic backgrounds and passion for developing leaders.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends. Familiarity with event planning. Knowledge of budgeting and accounting.
Job Posting Close Date:
- 01/24/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as really, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Salary : $3,657
