Assistant Director of Student Activities

Kansas City; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University in Joplin, MO, seeks an Assistant Director of Student Activities to support planning, coordination, and execution of student club events and programs for KCU-Joplin students. You will collect data on events and assist with departmental responsibilities within Student Affairs.

Key duties include coordinating logistics, managing club information and reimbursements, supporting campus events, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, education, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Two years of experience in event coordination, customer service, or project management.
• One year in higher education is a plus.
• One year's experience in student event planning and execution is preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for student engagement, development, and success are essential.
• Must be student-centered, patient, team-oriented, and flexible.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, across-campus, and with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of student club events, programs, and activities.
• Coordinate logistical support for student activities with AV, catering, facilities, and other departments.
• Manage student club information, reimbursements, and expense reports.
• Support Student Services and University events such as Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, and Commencement.
• Prepare and preserve documentation related to student club events and programs.
• Assist in reporting and assessing Student Affairs events to ensure best practices.
• Represent the University favorably and align with Core Values.
• Maintain departmental records and track student activities and documentation.
• Monitor student leaders' grades to ensure academic eligibility.
• Communicate with students and campus constituents about activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, communications, public relations, or related field

Job description

Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Assistant Director of Student Activities supports the planning, coordination, and execution of student club events, activities, and programs for KCU-Joplin students. Collects and accurately preserves data on student club events and outcomes, and collaboratively supports all Student Services events, activities, and administrative responsibilities within the department of Student Affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Student Events and Activities - Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of student club and special interest group events, programs, and activities: Assists the Director of Student Affairs with club communications regarding idea formation, problem-solving, planning, marketing, and budgeting to create beneficially successful club events, speakers, and volunteer activities
• Serves as a liaison with various KCU departments to coordinate logistical support for student activities, e.g., AV support, catering services, facilities support, event set-up requests, etc.
• Manages KCU Joplin student club information, reimbursements, and expense reports
• Supports Student Services and University events, including, but not limited to, Student Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, and Commencement
• Collects, prepares, reports, and accurately preserves pertinent documentation related to student club and special interest group events, activities, and programs
• Assists the Director of Student Affairs with reporting and assessing Student Affairs events, wellness activities, and student club initiatives to ensure best practices are being utilized
• Represents(Joplin) the University favorably and per established Core Values and expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintains Departmental Records and Tracks Student Activities - Provides support and record-keeping for documentation and reporting of student activities and events: Manage the collection and processing of required documentation for student activities, e.g., meeting room requests, club forms, approval documentation, etc.
• Records and archives detailed student information, including program activity reports and database information, and facilitates retrieval of information in a timely manner
• Monitors grades of student leaders to ensure compliance and eligibility in academic standing
• Assists with communications to students, student groups, and campus constituents in matters related to student activities
• Monitors student communication to ensure compliance with University policy and to ensure support is in place and available for approved events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, education, communications, public relations, or related field
• Two years of experience in event coordination, customer service, or project management
• One year in higher education is a plus.
• One year's experience in student event planning and execution is preferred
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for student engagement, development, and success are essential
• Must be student-centered, patient, team-oriented, and flexible
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, across-campus, and with community partners
• Must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and able to function optimally while producing results and working independently
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent follow-through
• Must possess strong computer skills and ability to utilize various computer software programs efficiently
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and performing assignments accurately
• Requires the ability to serve the University and its students in a kind, professional, caring and effective manner

Physical Requirements

• Works effectively in a fast-paced office environment
• Performs computer-based administrative tasks for extended periods
• Works occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Requires visual and auditory acuity and average manual dexterity
• Performs frequent walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, and carrying of light items

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Kansas City University, founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university, and the fifth-oldest osteopathic medical school in the nation. KCU's Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine offer graduate degree programs in osteopathic medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences and dental medicine, as well as multiple dual-degree opportunities. To learn more about KCU, our colleges and academic programs, visit kansascity.edu.

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