Program Coordinator - Leadership Center

Job Summary

The Student Development Specialist III for the Follett Student Leadership Center will assist in the management, supervision, and day-to-day operation of Freshman Leaders on Campus, support Leadership Center workshop initiatives, and participant in ongoing campus-wide leadership development programming. The Follett Student Leadership Center provides various leadership education and development programs to a dynamic campus community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs.
• Experience with event management and event production.
• Licenses: Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License.
• Applicant selected must provide a current three-year Driving Record from the current state of residence.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in higher education, student personnel, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership theory, leadership education programming, budget planning, program management, and student advising techniques.
• Effective organizational skills, including ability to plan for future events and to execute in a timely manner.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise Freshman Leaders on Campus, the premiere leadership program for first year students on campus. This includes supervision of 2 (19 hour per week) student employees, advising the student executive board. This also includes planning and managing all program curriculum, 4-6 signature events per year, weekly meetings, and maintaining an ~$10,000 budget.
• Present leadership workshops for student organizations, groups, and departments throughout the year. Support with administration of our T.E.A.M. online certification.
• Assist in the implementation of current and new leadership development programs focused on the student body at-large.
• Serve as a departmental liaison to other departments on campus to consult and incorporate leadership education into existing work on campus.
• Represent the Leadership Center on various campus and community projects and committees.
• Assist in the day-to day operations of the Leadership Center and participate in large departmental events such as the Fall Leadership Retreat, signature leadership programs, and Leadership Recognition Ceremony.
• Performs other duties assigned.