Campus Activities Coordinator
Campus Activities Coordinator
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Job Description
Campus Activities Coordinator
Department: Student Affairs
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Staff Full-time
Pay: $45000 to $47000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
Job Summary:
The Campus Activities Coordinator plays a key role in creating a vibrant and enriching campus life by organizing events and programs that foster student engagement and involvement. This position oversees the planning and execution of signature traditions such as the annual Ivy Chain Ceremony Homecoming Spirit Week Welcome Back Week and Hey Day. Serving as the staff advisor to the Campus Activities Board (CAB) the Coordinator supports student leadership in event planning and co-chairs the annual Night of Recognition to celebrate student achievements. The role also involves cross-departmental collaboration budget management and oversight of promotional platforms including social media and web content.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organize and facilitate on-going events and activities to increase student engagement on campus.
- Oversee the planning of Welcome Back Week programming during the first week of class during each semester.
- Plan and support signature wellness and prevention-oriented programs in collaboration with the Wellness Center.
- Manage all aspects of the annual Ivy Chain ceremony a college tradition for graduating seniors and their families.
- Chair the Homecoming Steering Committee and assist students with the planning and coordination of the Spirit Week events including Friday Festival.
- Assist with the planning and execution of Hey Day the annual campus/community involvement fair.
- Serve as a staff advisor for the Campus Activities Board (CAB) student organization.
- Co-Chair the annual Night of Recognition an event to recognize the accomplishments of our student organizations and leaders.
- Collaborate with other departments within Student Experience to plan and execute various events as requested.
- Prepare and submit the relevant budgets annually.
- Maintain relevant websites web pages and social media accounts to market/advertise the CC Student Experience.
- Maintain a comprehensive annual programming calendar.
- Attend major college functions including but not limited to Homecoming Quest Days Welcome Week College Visitation events Ivy Chain Late Night Breakfast and Student Affairs Night of Recognition.
- Serve on division and college committees as requested.
- Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned in accordance with Columbia Colleges vision mission and values and contributes to the development of the Division of Student Experience.
- Use effective communication techniques during individual participant meetings with staff and community members and with various modes of technology.
- Practice superior customer service.
- Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes: Student Employees
Position reports to: Director for Student Engagement
Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in planning large-scale events including: communication with various stakeholders experience with developing marketing pieces and arranging all of the necessary logistics to deliver a success event.
- Demonstrated experience supervising college student and working with them to plan events.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to work independently and exercise excellent judgement.
- Proficiency with the following but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
- Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
- Proficiency in using web-based technologies including database systems.
- Ability to work in a team environment with or without direct supervision.
Required Level of Education: Bachelors degree In:
Required Professional Certification(s): In:
Preferred Level of Education: In:
Preferred Professional Certification(s): In:
Other Requirements: Ability to satisfy within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal state and local laws a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements (if any):
- Varied work hours including evenings and weekends.
- Valid Drivers License and ability to pass the Drivers background check.
- The employee must be able to lift and carry at least 25lbs.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.
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