Assistant Director of Student Activities

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Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports Student Events and Activities Directs the development coordination and implementation of student club and special interest group events programs and activities:

• Advises student club and special interest group leaders in idea formation problem-solving planning marketing and budgeting to create beneficially successful club events speakers and volunteer activities
• Maintains regular contact with student club and special interest group leaders to support decision-making while facilitating training and experiences that support student development and club success
• Works with various KCU departments to coordinate logistical support for student activities e.g. AV support catering services facilities support event set-up requests etc.
• Manages KCU Joplin student club budgets reimbursements and expense reports
• Supports Student Services and University events including but not limited to Student Orientation White Coat Ceremony and Commencement
• Collects prepares reports and accurately preserves pertinent documentation related to student club and special interest group events activities and programs
• Facilitates reports and assesses Student Affairs events wellness activities and student club initiatives to ensure best practices are being utilized
• Represents the University favorably and per established Core Values and expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Maintains Departmental Records and Tracks Student Activities Provides support and record-keeping for documentation and reporting of student activities and events:

• Manages the collection and processing of required documentation for approval of student activities e.g. meeting room requests club forms approval documentation etc.
• Records and archives detailed student information including program activity reports and database information and facilitates retrieval of information in a timely manner
• Monitors grades of student leaders to ensure compliance and eligibility in academic standing
• Assists with communications to students student groups and campus constituents in matters related to student activities
• Monitors student communication to ensure compliance with University policy and to ensure support is in place and available for approved events

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business education communications public relations or related field
• Two years of experience in event coordination customer service or project management
• One year in higher education is a plus. One years experience in student event planning and execution is preferred
• Must have excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for student engagement development and success are essential
• Must be student-centered patient team-oriented and flexible
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across-campus and with community partners
• Must be self-motivated self-disciplined and able to function optimally while producing results and working independently
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent follow-through.
• Must possess strong computer skills and ability to utilize various computer software programs efficiently
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and performing assignments accurately
• Requires the ability to serve the University and its students in a kind professional caring and effective manner

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.

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