Administrative Coordinator

Posting Number 20112853 Position Title Administrative Coordinator FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Vice President Student Affairs Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The coordinator will assist in the development and implementation of new student orientation and welcome weeks during fall and spring semester. community.

What You'll Do

• Position Responsibilities

• Will work with Scheduling, Reservations and Operations to schedule and provide support to an event.

• Will work with orientation student staff members to set-up and assist in orientation, Welcome Weeks, The Big Event, Greek Week.

• Manage the preparation and execution of the programming budgets and maintenance of financial records for assigned accounts.

• Must work collaboratively with on and off campus agencies, and other departments to achieve objectives.

• Assist with implementation of Family Weekend for Saturday football game.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work in a complex organization which provides co-curricular programs and activities that are essential to student community; an understanding of how the student union interacts with student and recreational activities functions as a part of Student Engagement and the University at-large. Demonstrates a broad and clear understanding of student development and the role of student affairs in the educational process. Be willing and able to direct programming activities for students during selected weekends and willing to collaborate with Intercollegiate Athletics on weekend activities to complement home game activities.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance

• Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Over three years of secretarial/clerical experience preferably at a college or university. Adept at being a leader and a hands-on contributor. Demonstrates an understanding of college students, their role, and regulations governing them.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary Commensurate Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 02/21/2024 Close Date 05/20/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions