Assistant Coordinator - Student Government

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time staff member to support student government programs, leadership development, and campus engagement initiatives. You will work with student leaders planning election campaigns, meetings, and events that shape campus life, gaining hands-on experience in leadership and program management.

The role involves 10–15 hours per week on campus, offering exposure to student involvement, event coordination, and mentorship opportunities within higher education

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience mentoring or instructing small groups is preferred.
• Knowledge of student involvement and leadership principles emphasized.
• Ability to coordinate programs and manage projects with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee operations and event facilitation for student body officer elections.
• Execute projects to improve student government experience.
• Advise and mentor student leaders with the Director’s guidance.
• Develop election packets including rules and resources.
• Perform other duties to support the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement.

Conocimientos

Group dynamics

Mentorship

Leadership development

Project management

Public speaking

Basic technology

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

At Utah Valley University, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience by supporting student government programs, leadership development, and campus engagement initiatives. In this role, you'll work closely with student leaders as they plan and execute election campaigns, educational initiatives, meetings, and events that help shape campus life. This position offers hands‑on experience in leadership development, event coordination, program management, and mentorship, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in higher education, student affairs, public service, or organizational leadership.

Working 10 to 15 hours per week, you'll gain valuable professional experience while helping students develop leadership skills and navigate the responsibilities of elected office. You'll contribute to projects that enhance student government operations, support the student body election process, and collaborate with campus partners to create engaging opportunities for student involvement. If you enjoy mentoring others, coordinating projects, and fostering student success, this role provides a rewarding opportunity to influence the campus community while building transferable skills for future career growth.

• Oversees operations and event facilitation, including the development, coordination, and implementation of programming, training, etc., related to the student body officer elections.
• Executes various projects related to improving the experience within student government.
• Advises and mentors student leaders (in consultation with the Director - Student Governance and Affinity) by overseeing the student planning and execution of activities, group meetings, partnerships, and information/education campaigns.
• Participates in the development of the election packet (ie: rules, resources, etc.).
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned, necessary to the success of the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement, including assistance in executing departmental projects/events.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; OR any combination of education and/or experience totaling four years.

For Example:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• OR an associate's degree (approximately two years of college) and two years of related work experience.
• OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credit hours) and three years of related work experience.
• Or two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credit hours) and two years of related work experience.
• OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credit hours) and one year of related work experience.
• OR four years of progressively responsible experience related to the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience within higher education, specifically student life and/or student leadership.
• Knowledge of student government and student body officer elections.
• One or more years of experience in managing/instructing small groups.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and commitment to student involvement.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of effective leadership principles and techniques, including mentoring, supervision, and management.
• Knowledge of planning, developing, and coordinating student programs.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill set centered on group dynamics, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Project and program management skills including conception, development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Basic technological skills including but not limited to word processing, email communications, spreadsheets, etc.
• Basic skills in public speaking and presentation to small and large groups.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop, and sustain relationships with others such as campus departments, students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members and contribute to a collaborative environment as a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures and apply them in the appropriate settings.
• Ability to effectively facilitate one‑on‑one and group meetings, including the navigation of sensitive subject content such as race, gender, ideologies, etc., and the introduction of new ideas.
• Ability to adjust to a variable work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.