Coordinator of Student Engagement and Activities

Transylvania University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Student Engagement and Coordinator of Student Engagement & Activities oversees all student engagement opportunities including on-campus student organizations and their partnerships with surrounding university student organizations. This role is the primary advisor to the Student Activities Board and the Student Government addition the coordinator will be in charge of enhancing on-campus engagement for student organizations. Additionally the coordinator is expected to have an on-campus presence at evening and weekend student meetings and events.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as the main resource and support source for the 40 student organizations on campus.
• Serve as the primary advisor for the Student Activities Board (SAB) and the Student Government Association (SGA).
• Enhance engagement for on campus students through programming leadership development and workshops
• Support the underrepresented student organizations and foster inclusive practices and partnerships across campus.
• Facilitate monthly meetings one-on-one sessions and bi-monthly advisor meetings with student org presidents.
• Foster relationships and partnerships with surrounding universities student organizations to promote and grow Transy student organizations.
• Organize and lead a leadership workshop for all student organizations to learn best practices to grow organize and market their organizations.
• Oversee budgets for the Student Activities Board (SAB) the Student Government Association (SGA) and other student organizations.

Secondary Duties:

• Manage the event approval/notification process for student organizations
• Participate in after-hours weekly on-call duty rotation with the Student Life staff.
• Represent the Office of Campus & Community Engagement on university-wide committees and at campus events.

Located in the heart of downtown Lexington Kentucky Transylvania University features a personalized approach to undergraduate education through 46 liberal arts majors. Founded in 1780 it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country with approximately 1000 students.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes the value of historically excluded and underrepresented backgrounds perspectives and experiences that enrich the universitys environment for colleagues and students alike. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community and encourage all who are interested to apply.

To begin the application process submit your cover letter to the attention of Ryan Benjamin Associate Dean of Students/Director of Campus Center stating your qualifications and interest and clicking the Apply For This Position button below. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.