Public Affairs Specialist

Job Description STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II (T238753) University of Alabama at Birmingham General Responsibilities The Coordinator of Student Organizations is a full-time professional staff member reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Programs. S/he will assist the Assistant Director with the implementation and assessment of student programs and resources within the Office of Student Family Engagement. Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide primary support for UAB's student organization community, serving both undergraduate and graduate students. Provide day-to-day oversight of the University's online involvement platform, Engage. Directly responsible for all student organization registration and re-registration process, review of all student organization event submissions, and student organization support and training. Directly advise Freshman Forum, a first‑year student organization within the Undergraduate Student Government Association. Directly advise the UAB Pathfinders (involvement mentors) including their monthly Involvement Fair Programming. Assist in the planning, development, coordination and assessment of the following programs including, but not limited to ConnectFest and Stress‑Less Week. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Pay Range $35,570 – $41,000 Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Sciences or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Preferred Master's degree with a concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or a related field. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 1-2 years in a university setting (time spent as a graduate assistant will count towards this requirement). Demonstrated knowledge of advising and student organization management. Exemplary organizational skills with a strong emphasis on details. Experience in planning programs and events. Ability to present workshops and training sessions that address harm reduction, membership recruitment, organization management, and event planning. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Evening and weekend work may be required throughout the year. Strong computer skills using Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel and the Engage platform. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Primary Location University Job Category Professional & Managerial Organization 141008000 Student Engagement Employee Status Regular Shift : Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr