What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Student Activities position at Bluefield University?
PRIMARY PURPOSE/SCOPE
Reporting to the Dean of Students and the VP for Student Development and Athletics, the Coordinator of Student Activities will work with student leaders and organizations to direct all aspects of campus wide student activities. The Coordinator will demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff. A flexible work schedule will include days, evenings and some weekends.
Mission of Student Activities
Partnering in the education of our student body, the Student Activities Coordinator fosters purposeful, life-changing learning and holistic development in a Christ-centered environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBLITIES, AND FUNCTIONS
The essential duties, responsibilities, and functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plans and administers campus-wide student activities.
- Ability to work a flex work schedule including nights and weekends as needed.
- Oversees publicity of events, including the use of social media for publicity and promotion of all events.
- Manage vendor contracts for visiting groups.
- Oversees the Student Union Board, including the budget.
- Supervise and provide oversight to Greek Life.
- Coordinate New Student Adventures, Homecoming, Welcome Back Week and other major campus events.
- Work with ESS department to secure interns for intramural sports program and ensure the University maintains a comprehensive intramural program.
- Maintain website information with dates and events, including social media.
- Develop, conduct, and communicate results from regular assessment of programs and services provided through Student Activities and Campus Events.
- Interprets University policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
- Complies with all rules, policies, and procedures as established by Bluefield University.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS
This position has no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree required. Knowledge of higher education is strongly preferred; Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; Well-developed presentation skills are required; Goal oriented and intrinsically motivated with superior customer service and networking skills; Facility with MS Office Suite and the Internet as a tool; Ability to manage student files and data entry via the Jenzabar system; Ability to build relationships with students and provide activities and career counseling in order to offer the best program fit for students. Business attire and personal presentation required daily.
ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment. Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.
Specialized Equipment Requirements
The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires no specialized equipment other than equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
Working Conditions and Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions. This position has no specific working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above.
APPROVALS
The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of same. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, responsibilities, and functions, or combine positions at any time. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the University. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.