Coordinator, Student Life

Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION:

The Coordinator, Student Life is committed to student learning, growth and development inside and outside of the classroom in an effort to bolster student involvement, and positively impact retention and persistence to graduation. Fosters an environment where students seek to be involved and will want to actively participate in clubs and organizations, student government, and other related activities to help create a vibrant student life experience at the College.

Essential Functions

• Manages and coordinates the planning and implementation of all co-curricular programs and engagement initiatives at their respective campus (i.e. Clubs and Organizations, Advisor Training, Student Government Association, Student Activities, and Student Volunteer Program).
• Advises, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Team and Seminole State Volunteers. Trains and mentors members and attends weekly meetings for each respective group.
• Supervises a group of 10-15 Student Leader Aides and 1-3 work study students.
• Assists Student Life leadership with planning, advertising, and implementing leadership programs for students. This requires some weekend work and travel to off-site locations.
• Recommends to Student Life leadership annual goals for Student Activities, the Student Government Association, leadership development, and community service programs.
• Counsels, advises, trains and assists club advisors and students in the areas of student travel, student activities, and policies and procedures of the College.
• Implements a campus publicity system to ensure widespread dissemination of information on student life’s programs and services which includes updating the Student Life website and calendar.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of programs and services designed for students.
• Maintains campus operating and programming budget accounts. Oversees financial transactions for student organizations and groups.
• Works with outside vendors to negotiate fees and establish contracts for student activities bookings.
• Helps charter new student clubs and organizations.
• Performs all site and position specific responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of experience with student activities and leadership development in a post-secondary environment.
• Minimum one year of experience working in a professional environment.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, higher education administration, or student affairs administration from an accredited institution is highly desired.
• Budget management experience.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create partnerships, mediate disputes, troubleshoot problems, and resolve conflicts in a positive, professional manner.
• Demonstrated skills as a collaborative member in a team environment.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills and ability to anticipate outcomes.
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works in an office environment and outdoors in the day and evening.
• Works flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Travels between buildings and campuses and in community to meetings and outreach events. Occasionally travels overnight to conferences and seminars. When traveling overnight with students, serves as on call chaperone for the event and is eligible for on-call pay.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
  
  
  

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position in eligible for Veteran's Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $39,649 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health, dental, and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service
  
  
  

This is a grant funded position and the duration of the position is based on the continued funding availability of the grant.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.
  
  
  

To Attach Additional Documents

• From the Seminole State College Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on Employment
• Click on Complete or Review an Existing Application
• Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account
• Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments
• Click on the under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.
  
  
  

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. To claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.