ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Student Life Operations Manager

Job Title: Student Life Operations Manager

Department: Student Life

Position No. AF0297

Employment Type: Administrative

Salary: $37,000.00 - 38,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

Application: Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, Resume, Cover Letter, 3 References and a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by 5/22/2022.

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SUMMARY: This position provides leadership and administrative support to CMU student clubs and organization in planning, organizing and marketing events and activities that enhance the student experience and strengthen the University's recruitment and retention objectives. Administrative oversight includes budget management, event planning, student staff management and payroll, software (Presence) management, supply management, and email management. The Manager of Operations of Student Life is the student liaison and serves as a bridge between student led clubs and organizations and administration. This leadership role is an exciting and fun position that gets to work beside our talented students in creating a dynamic, interactive, innovative and supportive student life experience! Are you ready to be a Maverick?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Demonstrated experience in student activities and/or leadership
Strong verbal & communication skills
General knowledge of computers and AV technology
PREFERRED
Master's Degree from an accredited institution
Two years experience in higher education
Budget Management Experience
Experience with public agency travel procedures, contract management, and risk management fundamentals
Experience working with a diverse student population
Bilingual

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Colorado Mesa University
Attn: Human Resources Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501

970.248.1820