Senior Coordinator For Student Activities

Position Information

Classification Title Student Services Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field is preferred. Experience in advising student organizations, budgeting, event management, leading collaborative efforts, and assessment is preferred.

Position Summary

The Senior Coordinator for Student Activities reports to the Assistant Director for Student Activities and is primarily responsible for supporting the overall portfolio of student activities with specific focus on special events, late-night experiences, and collaborative departmental activities. In addition, the Senior Coordinator serves as the primary advisor of the Homecoming Committee and provides secondary advising to the University Union Student Programming Board.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Exhibit care and concern for the success of students and the overall department, division, and institution.

• Possess a positive attitude and professional presentation.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment with creative ideas.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a high-paced team both independently and in groups.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.

• Display strong organizational skills and manage multiple ongoing tasks.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands

Minimal lifting of supplies for programs and events.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Student activities and event programming:

• Support student activities overall programming efforts.

• Directly oversee the late-night, special, and collaborative ELS departmental events within the unit to include the weekend movie screenings.

• Coordinate the marketing and promotion of all ELS departmental student activities.

• Provide secondary advising and support to the University Union Student Programming Board.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as the primary advisor to the Homecoming Committee:

• Coordinate and execute individual and collaborative events in conjunction with student leaders.

• Facilitate training for the student leaders on event planning, risk mitigation, operational logistics, team building, etc.

• Manage and negotiate all contracts and agreements with artists, agents, and vendors.

• Oversee management of publicity and marketing for Homecoming and their respective initiatives and events.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative duties and management:

• Manage and provide oversight to budgets totaling nearly $150,000 in funding to include full compliance with financial procedures.

• Co-coordinate assessment initiatives for student activities and Homecoming experiences

• Engage in department, division, and university meetings and activities

• Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Taylor Cain Recruitment Contact Email tc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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