Assists in the organization and development of student activities and coordination of special events. Advises student organizations and students on programs and services. Attends student-sponsored social events, monitors organizations' financials and performs reconciliations, and ensures compliance with all University policies. Publicizes student events, assists in developing promotional materials, and registers and monitors new student organizations and requests.
Bradford Student Affairs
Love where you work! Join a creative and energetic student-focused team in our Student Affairs office. Engage our diverse student population and help them to make the most of their campus experience!
Pitt-Bradford is welcoming new applications to be our next Coordinator of Student Engagement. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Leadership, the coordinator collaboratively oversees student activities and develops programming, while providing advising, mentoring and support for a broad range of organizations, activities, and large-scale events. The coordinator will collaborate with professional staff and student leaders to set goals, assess student engagement efforts, develop innovative engagement activities and programs, evaluate organizational needs, problem-solve, and serve as a liaison with other university departments essential to program implementation and success.
Hiring Range: $42,000 - $53,000/Year.Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.
Duties

• Cultivate an organizational culture that supports broad-based, inclusive, and mission-informed programming, activities, and events for Pitt-Bradford.
• Plan, coordinate, implement and assess aspects of the New Student Orientation programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee new and existing programs and services including, but not limited to, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Activities Council, Student Programs and Clubs/Organizations, and all signature student events.
• Coordinate club and organization officer training, including workshops on managing budgets, event planning, how to run a meeting, risk management, and other organizational development-related topics and programs.
• Provide advisor training to faculty/staff advisors and develop protocols and resources for advisors.
• Using the ExperiencePitt app, establish and manage a data collection system to track student’s engagement and interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human service, counseling, psychology, social work, or other relevant field.
• At least three years of experience in student activities, campus life, or other related field.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in a relevant field, experience working in a higher education setting, and experience advising student clubs and organizations.
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Essential Functions

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
• Analyze and interpret contracts, reports, and assessment tracking data
• Organize and coordinate schedules for programming purposes
• Create and facilitate presentations and trainings for large groups
• Communicate, discern, collaborate, and exchange information with key stakeholders
• Ability to legally transport students to and from conferences and conventions
• Work is frequently indoor with some outdoor supervisory responsibilities
• Be comfortable with loud noises through event attendance
• Explains policies and procedures and frequently provides feedback and makes recommendations (mentors)
• Advises and mentors multiple student clubs and organizations

Physical EffortWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment CategoryFull-time regular
Job ClassificationStaff.Student Activities Coordinator
Job FamilyAcademic & Student Services
Job Sub-FamilyStudent Services
CampusBradford
Minimum Education Level RequiredBachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work ScheduleMon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Some evenings as needed
Work ArrangementOn-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range$42,000 - $53,000/Year.
Relocation OfferedNo
Visa Sponsorship ProvidedNo
Background CheckFor position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection ClearancesNot Applicable
Required DocumentsResume, Cover Letter