Coordinator, Student Organizations & Leadership

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Coordinator, Student Organizations & Leadership Long Classification Title Student Activities Officer Campus Location Durham Department UNH Memorial Union Building Summary of Position

Collaboratively oversee the day-to-day operations of the Memorial Union & Student Activities, while managing and supporting approximately 200 recognized student organizations in conjunction with another coordinator. Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies, leadership education, and develop programs for student organization leaders as well as both the undergraduate and graduate student body.

Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years Additional Job Information Posting Number PS4605FY24 Other minimum qualifications

• Ability to deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff and external agencies.

• Ability to work on a flexible basis when activities fall outside of normal working hours, including nights and weekends.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and a sustained commitment to supporting inclusion and equity.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.

• Direct supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of student and leadership development theories and practices and an understanding of the role of the student union and its programs.

• Knowledge of and experience with college student organizations and their operations.

• Experience in development and presentation of workshops, classes, and trainings.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60926 Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 16 EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date 05/02/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Regular If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Advise in conjunction with another coordinator, approximately 200 recognized student organizations to include:

• Serve as advisor for 91.3 FM WUNH, the UNH radio station. Duties include coaching the organization, liaising with non-student constituents, overseeing technical needs, and ensuring FCC compliance.

• Serve as staff advisor for The New Hampshire, a student-run news publication, including coaching both the editorial and business sides of the organization.

• Support the development and implementation of student organization trainings in conjunction with Coordinator, Student Organization Success.

• In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Programming and Leadership, supports the execution of University Day.

• In conjunction with the Coordinator, Student Organization Success, plans and executes the Spring Involvement Fair.

• Manage the new organization recognition process, including but not limited to inquiries, governing document review, training, and risk management assessment.

• Create and manage Student Organization Policies and various resources to support organizations.

• Create and oversee the annual Student Organization Report, which serves as both a yearly assessment tool and to track active student organizations.

• Advise and counsel student leaders on a variety of topics such as program planning, organizational development, leadership, conflict mediation, etc.

• Assist in the implementation and management of legal/liability procedures for recognized student organizations.

Duty/Responsibility

Collaboratively with the Assistant Director, coordinate leadership education and development efforts for the student body, to include:

• Plan and facilitate ongoing organizational development workshops for student organization members on various leadership topics throughout the academic year, including but not limited to policy education and anti-hazing training.

• Develop and facilitate campus-wide leadership programming Leadership Labs.

• Facilitate professional development programs for campus partners on an as-requested basis.

• Support the programming and facilitation of premiere leadership retreat experience Lead UNH.

Duty/Responsibility

Additional administrative duties include:

• Supervise student employees.

• Serves in decision-making processes regarding student organization conduct.

• Maximize use of resources including funding, personnel, facilities, and time.

• Co-manage the Memorial Union & Student Activities leadership budget.

• Collaborate with marketing staff on marketing efforts.

• Serve on Memorial Union & Student Activities, and university-wide committees.

• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans.

• Gather and analyze data for reporting and recommendations for student organization policies and leadership programming.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain on the forefront of the field.

• Other duties as assigned.

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