Coordinator for Student Organizations

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Position Primary Purpose and General Duties:

The Coordinator for Student Organizations provides direct oversight of student organization training and development for student leaders of registered student organizations, manages the registration process and database of student organizations through RamsConnect, trains and provides on-going development and resources for student organization advisors, and contributes to leadership development of student organization officers. This position also oversees the Student Organization Resource Center (The Underground) and supervises student staff within the unit.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student College Personnel Counseling, or a related discipline or equivalent training and/or experience. Experience with student leadership development, and managing complex administrative processes. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to create organizational goals and reporting. Strong detail orientation. Ability to demonstrate initiative; work independently, and as a team member. Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting and with diverse populations and a commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Hiring Standards:

Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, recreation or related field. Experience planning events/programs. Experience writing policies and guidelines. Experience developing and facilitating training. Experience developing, advising, and managing financial systems for student organizations in a university setting.