Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Wed Aug 16 2023 Job Description:
The Coordinator of Student Involvement and EAP reports directly to the Associate Director of Campus Life, and reports to the Director of Human Resources in their capacity as EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for assisting with coordinating, developing, and implementing programs on campus aimed at enhancing the professional, personal and social development of students, as well as the health and wellness of employees. The coordinator will provide confidential information, assessments, and referrals to NYS employees and their family members who are experiencing personal or work-related problems. The coordinator also provides leadership to student organizations affiliated with the Department of Student Engagement & Inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative
Assist with the daily operations of the Williams Center and Campus Life.
Execute other related responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Campus Life.
Conduct assessments of programs and provide reports for the department.
Collaborate with various campus stakeholders, participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Responsible for administrative tasks in the absence of the Associate Director of Campus Life
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Student Engagement
Assist with the development and implementation of training, workshops, and other types of programs aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of students and student staff.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of large campus events i.e. Family Weekend, Summer Orientation, Jumpstart, Welcome Weekend, Senior Expo, and major Campus Life Events.
Ensure that programming is complementary to and in support of, the mission, goals and values of the institution; Student Affairs; and the Department of Student Engagement & Inclusion.
Student Education & Group Support
Assist with the development & implementation of training for executive board leaders.
Assist with support, including advising, to major student organizations such as Student Association and Spectrum Entertaining Board.
Assist with event planning for student organizations.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provide confidential information, assessments, and referrals to NYS/SUNY Fredonia employees and their family members who are experiencing personal or work-related problems. Training in this regard will be provided by the NYS EAP program.
Create, present and/or coordinate employee health and wellness programming in coordination with the EAP committee and Director.
May provide other presentations to employees on behalf of HR in coordination with Human Resources.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Typically this need can be planned for in advance based on program need.
Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues for program growth and enhancement.
The ability to multitask, meet goals and deadlines.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Knowledge and experience in evaluating student/employee participation and program success (assessment).
Proven ability to work with diverse constituencies within the academic community.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the needs of diverse learners.
Experience creating and designing programs and related material, including presentations, announcements, flyers, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
Experience presenting information.
Familiarity with and ability to identify appropriate community resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
Experience with an employee assistance program
Experience creating and designing programming to groups (e.g. health and wellness)
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, term appointed, tenure track position beginning October 2023 at a salary of $45,000 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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