Student Organization Advisor I

Job Summary

The Office of Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) is committed to a mission of inspiring students to explore the opportunities at UK through the building of skills, relationships, experiences, and interests to make a real-world impact.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Student Organization Advisor to join our team and contribute to the development and facilitation of innovative programs focused on student success. The Assistant Director for Student Government position portfolio currently includes but is not limited to:

• Co-advising and supporting approximately 90 students who make up the Student Government Association (SGA) through the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

• Directly advising and supporting students in programs, events, and service delivery for diverse campus constituents and student advocacy.

• Advisory facilitation and oversight of daily operations of SGA including but not limited to:

• Financial administration of primary student fee funds

• Event planning details and logistics

• Ensuring the organization is meeting compliance standards when executing processes and procedures as laid out in SGA codes and Kentucky State Law,

• Creating, delivering, and overseeing the execution of leadership and professional development trainings

• Working knowledge of SGA governing codes, SGA constitution, applicable UK Administrative Regulations and Governing Regulations, Roberts Rules of Order, and all applicable Kentucky laws and processes in order to help support SGA student leaders in navigating these policies and procedures as they relate to University of Kentucky shared governance.

• Overseeing, managing, and supporting the execution honors and awards processes in the fall and spring semester, including for the Lead Blue ceremony.

• Be a proactive team member within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities by

• supporting operations around projects such as but not limited to:

• SOASummit

• SOA Workshops

• Lead Blue Ceremony

• SOA Committees

• SOA Programming and Large Events

• Volunteering with collaborative campus partners

• Coordinate and deliver student leadership recognition, training, and development programs including workshops, campus wide events and state-wide initiatives.

• Create and maintain campus partnerships and collaborations.

• Implementation of assessment strategies for SGA and SOA programs to inform program and service delivery efforts institutionally.

• Leadership education support for registered student organizations and student engagement are key elements of student development and are consistent with the unit, divisional, and university strategic plans.

Due to the nature of the work associated with this role, occasional night and weekend coverage may be necessary.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Student personnel programming; knowledge of student development theory/applications; student advisement in a co-curricular collegiate setting.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

Masters in Higher Education Administration/College Student Personnel or related field with 1-3 years related experience in student personnel/student affairs working with student governance, leadership development, and student programming. Qualifying equivalency of Bachelors degree and 3 years related student service and/or customer service experience is considered.

Driver's license preferred.

Deadline to Apply 07/14/2024 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.