Student Government Engagement Coordinator

Department

Compensation

Required Qualifications

• This position requires either (a) Masters degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelors degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience.

• Desired Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate should have at least two years of responsibility and leadership in student affairs. Must have skills and experience in the areas of communication (oral and written) program planning and implementation event management supervision student group advising student organization skills the ability to develop and maintain relationships and commitment to the ethical development of students and staff.
  • Masters degree in Higher Education Administration College Student Personnel or Event Management preferred.
  • Experience working with a dynamic student population.
• General Description / Primary Purpose
  • The Student Government Engagement Coordinator under the direction of the Assistant Director or above assists in the design development and implementation of Student Government events programming and initiatives.
  • Develops strategies and tools of best practices to assist student leaders in planning small to large-scale campus events.
  • Counsels students in social and cultural areas affecting their non-academic development.
• Policy and Procedure/Subject Matter Expert
  • Responsible for interpreting and enforcing university local state and federal safety regulations as appropriate for events and activities where varying levels of risk are involved.
  • Recommends policies and procedures that are pertinent to Student Government leadership and programming staff; ensures compliance with all university local state federal laws and policies and procedures; has frequent contact with student leadership and Student Affairs administrators and staff.
  • Maintains knowledge of best practices.
• Fiscal
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Director to build new budgets each fiscal year.
• Operations
  • Create reports to present to Assistant Director and act as professional staff representation at meetings and events when necessary.
  • Participates in SG professional staff meetings; attends Senate and Legislative committee meetings as needed.
• Programming Initiatives and Event Planning
  • Oversees the management and coordination of all Student Government events and activities including master schedule of events and assisting at events and activities as needed.
  • Develop a comprehensive student leadership program and plan appropriate stages for leadership development.
• Training
  • Provides support guidance and implements comprehensive student leadership development.
  • Supervise train and schedule student leadership team responsible for assisting in overall event operations including identifying maintenance custodial safety accessibility and risk management issues.
• Departmental Requirements
  • This position requires a positive self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. This position is an integral part of student life and as such success is measured by the ability to successfully interact with students and assist in their individual needs and concerns.
  • The position may be occasionally required to work outside the normal 8-5 office hours as dictated by Student Government meetings events other programming and internal processes.

Please submit your Resume Cover Letter and List of References (3) as additional documents to be considered for this role.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens.