Student Programs Administrator, Stu Govt & FSL

Department Contact: Jana Williams

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Are you passionate about developing student leaders and creating transformational campus experiences New Mexico State University is seeking an energetic and student-centered professional to join our Student Involvement & Leadership Programs team as the Student Programs Administrator for Student Government & Fraternity/Sorority Life.

In this highly collaborative role youll mentor emerging leaders advise student government support fraternity and sorority life and help shape programs that foster leadership civic engagement belonging and student success. Whether your experience comes from student government fraternity and sorority life leadership programs or a national fraternity or sorority organization youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of the universitys most visible student leadership communities.

Located in the beautiful Southwest New Mexico State University offers a vibrant campus community where professionals are empowered to lead innovate and make a lasting difference in the lives of more than 14000 students. Join a Student Life team committed to helping Aggies Connect Discover and Engage.

Position Title: Student Programs Administrator Student Involvement

College/Division: Provost Office

Department: 520200-ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NMSU

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $40108 - $50000 commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Some weekend and evening work expectations

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides leadership advising and operational support for both the Associated Students of New Mexico State University (ASNMSU) and the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) community. The position serves as the primary advisor to the ASNMSU Student Senate and provides advisory support to the Executive and Judicial Branches of student government while also supporting fraternity and sorority governing councils Order of Omega and community-wide leadership and engagement initiatives.

Advises student leaders on governance policy development budgeting organizational operations personnel matters risk management and leadership development while ensuring compliance with university policies financial procedures and applicable ASNMSU and FSL governing documents. The position collaborates with campus partners to advance student engagement leadership development fraternity and sorority success and student governance initiatives.

Provides supervision and professional development for assigned student employees and graduate assistants. Oversees personnel-related processes and daily operations; and contributes to the successful delivery of programs services and initiatives within the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Programs.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree or higher in Higher Education Administration Educational Leadership Student Affairs Public Administration or a related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in higher education student affairs student activities student government fraternity and sorority life leadership development or a related field.
Experience advising student organizations student leaders or governance bodies.
Experience planning and implementing student programs events or leadership initiatives.
Experience interpreting and applying policies procedures and organizational governing documents.
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education student affairs.
Experience serving as an advisor to a student government association student senate governing board or comparable leadership organization.
Experience working with fraternity and sorority life communities governing councils or honor societies.
Experience supervising professional staff graduate assistants and/or student employees managing budgets student fee allocations or organizational funding processes.
Experience facilitating leadership development programs officer transitions and governance training.
Experience with student conduct risk management organizational accountability and policy development. Experience working on student initiatives projects or high-stakes issues while collaborating with senior administrators faculty alumni and external stakeholders.

Special Certification/Licensure:
Certified Student Affairs Educator (CSAEd) or comparable professional credential.
Mental Health First Aid certification.
QPR Gatekeeper certification.

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.