What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Activities Coordinator position at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Job Summary
The Student Activities Coordinator will assist in the management, supervision, and day-to-day operation of the department and work with various members of the University community to build successful relationships and community activities. The Student Activities Coordinator will also participate in leadership development and the oversight of other departmental programs.
Minimum Qualifications
The Student Activities Coordinator will assist in the management, supervision, and day-to-day operation of the department and work with various members of the University community to build successful relationships and community activities. The Student Activities Coordinator will also participate in leadership development and the oversight of other departmental programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years equivalent education and work experience in coordinating, advising, and developing student activities programs, along with a solid understanding of student development theory, organizational development, student learning outcomes, and assessment.
- Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel or related field.
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs.
- Ability to utilize independent thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with a diverse student population; excellent writing and public speaking skills.
- Experience in advising student organizations, student counseling, budget planning and management.
- Demonstrated ability in creative graphics and writing necessary to produce publicity materials.
- Support and advise the daily operations of programs and activities sponsored by various areas of the department including event planning, organization recruitment, and organization meetings.
- Supervise compensated student employees. Develop and implement education, training, assessment,and leadership development for students involved with the department. Provide non-academic counseling for students.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of departmental and University policies and procedures. Oversee organization spending. Implement safety and security measures for student representatives when organizing and working campus events, traveling, and projects.
- Attend weekly meetings with student groups, executive boards, and individuals and provide feedback to members. Serve as an advisor to student groups. Attend events to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned.
- Represent the University to various constituencies and at professional conferences. Cultivate community partnerships with Student Activities programs. Serve on University committees.
- Programs overseen by this position may include Evening and Weekend Programming, Marketing Messaging and Engagement, EXCEL Campus Activities, the Homecoming Planning Committee, Mavs On The Town, Maverick Stampede, MavGrad Celebration, the UC Gallery, the UTA Ambassadors, Student Government, Graduate Student Council, Student Organization Registration, Student Organization Training and Development, Student Organization Recognition, Student Organization Fairs, Event Registration Process. (Choose appropriate programs for Position Description)
- Perform duties as assigned.
