Student Program Coordinator, Community Programs

Overview The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impact programs and resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations, leadership experiences, and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs. Job Description 40% - Student Organization Support Implement a comprehensive student engagement curriculum that supports the mission of the SEC. Oversee direct outreach, development, and support for two or more categories of student organizations, their leaders, and their advisors. Oversee the process for registering student organizations and the revision of Registered Student Organization Guidelines, in collaboration with the program coordinators and the Associate Director of Community Programs. Lead the development and implementation of campus involvement fairs and other large-scale events designed to connect students to registered student organizations, including Welcome Back Bash and Winterfest. Oversee the planning and development of biweekly student programs in partnership with registered student organizations. Manage program budgets associated with registered student organizations. 20% - Programming Lead the development and implementation of history and heritage programs designed to connect students. This includes initiating and negotiating contracts, performing host responsibilities, and managing event logistics. Manage program budgets associated with student community and engagement programs and educational workshops in collaboration with the Associate Director. 15% - Education Develop and implement workshops for registered student organizations including, but not limited to these topics: student organization registration process, event planning, budget management, fundraising, and history/heritage months. Design ongoing training and communications strategies for registered student organization advisors. Ensure advisors receive regular training on risk management, conflict management, funding opportunities, and other Registered Student Organization Guidelines. 10% - Assessment and Administration Develop, monitor, and evaluate program learning outcomes. Ensure all registered student organization and community programming advances departmental, Student Affairs, and university learning outcomes; this includes the submission of monthly data points and identifying trends over time and projections for future needs. Serve as a student engagement support specialist; attending recruitment fairs, pipeline programming and other marketing events to further SEC's outreach efforts. Manage the communication functions of Rock Chalk Central, KU's student organization database and platform. Host weekly office hours for student/advisor organization support meetings. 10% - Supervision Supervise and provide leadership, direction, training and support to one graduate assistant. 5% - Other Duties as Assigned Serve on the Student Engagement Center, Student Affairs, and university-wide committees as needed. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements This position is required to work on-site. This position requires some evening and weekend work. Required Qualifications Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. One year of full-time experience working with college students through programs and services. Two years working as a Graduate Assistant will count towards one year of professional work. Experience developing and implementing educational materials, programs, and workshops. Applied knowledge of best practices and national trends impacting student involvement, engagement, and leadership development as demonstrated through work history. Experience that required collaborative work with a wide range of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and other members of the community as evidenced by application materials. Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials. Experience creating marketing materials and using social media in a professional setting. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations. Disclaimer The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, View email address on click.appcast.io, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form. #J-18808-Ljbffr