What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator 1 position at Salt Lake Community College (UT)?
JOB
The Event Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering student success, belonging, and academic recovery by designing and delivering impactful events and initiatives for academically at-risk and first-generation students. This position will lead the planning and execution of student-centered programs, coordinate celebrations of achievement, and build meaningful connections between students, faculty, and administration. Additionally, the coordinator will provide light case management for teens transitioning into adulthood and supervise apart-timestudent staff member.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Event Planning & FacilitationInitiate, design, and implement workshops, recognition events, and engagement activities that support student retention and academic successCoordinate logistics for events that connect students with faculty, staff, and campus resourcesDevelop programming that affirms community college student experiences and promotes belongingCollaboration &PartnershipsCollaborate with departments such as Advising, Thayne Center, PACE, STEM Tutoring, Counseling, Writing Center, and TRIO to co-host events and share resourcesServe as a liaison to faculty and student services to align programming with student needsPartner with mentoring programs to support students in transitionStudent Support & Case ManagementProvide light case management for students (especially teens and young adults) navigating academic and personal transitionsConnect students with mentors, academic support, and community resourcesTrack student progress and follow up on referralsSupervision & LeadershipSupervise and mentor apart-timestudent staff memberDelegate tasks related to event setup, outreach, and peer engagementModel professionalism and inclusive leadership
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Experience in event planning, student affairs, or academic support servicesFamiliarity with case management or mentoring modelsBilingual or multilingual skills a plus