Campus Engagement Catalyst & Programs Lead

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 40,500 - 47,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / HSA

Retirement Pension Plan

Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Campus Engagement, located in River Forest, IL. This role supports the Director of Campus Engagement in creating opportunities for leadership training, social engagement, multicultural growth, and spiritual development that enhance the student experience.

The Coordinator will supervise student workers, assist in events, manage communications, and collaborate across departments to promote involvement and

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be physically able to carry up to 20lbs up three flights of stairs
• Will be required to maintain strict confidentiality
• Minimum Experience Required: 2-4 years of student affairs experience required

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for the operation of the Office of Campus Engagement, assisting with events and initiatives sponsored by the department and co-supervising student workers and graduate assistants
• Completes various administrative tasks, including submission of accounts payable forms, purchase orders and other forms to the Director, and assisting in management of the office email and phone inboxes
• Provides support for the development, promotion, and production of social, cultural, educational and spiritual student activities and programs that meet the needs and interests of the University’s diverse population
• Oversee the efforts of the Campus Activities Board, a student programming body that oversees events such as Homecoming Week, Spring Formal, and monthly social programs, and serves as a co-advisor for the Student Government Association
• Holds Leadership Training meetings for student clubs and organizations once a month
• Meets with student leaders in clubs and organizations once a semester
• Serves as lead to students who are wanting to create and start a club, will meet with and discuss all expectations and guidelines for having a club on campus, and will assist in approving/declining clubs.
• Maintains an accurate list of all the current student clubs and organizations on campus
• Collaborates and coordinates with academic departments, Spiritual Life, Athletics, and Career Services in event planning, promotion, and awareness
• Creates and promotes campus involvement opportunities through various means and the promotion of clubs and organizations throughout the year
• Serves as a resource to all student-based clubs/organizations, as well as their assigned advisors by creating and distributing the student organization handbook
• Routinely assesses the programs/events offered in order to ensure that the needs and interests of CUC’s campus community are met
• Coordinates in the Jump Start programs, and participates in Undergraduate Admissions Visit Days and Admitted Student Day events
• Helps manage our social media accounts and marketing for the Office of Campus Engagement.

Skills

Lutheran mission

Diversity & inclusion

Multi-tasking

Project management

Communication skills

Integrity & character

Adaptability

Marketing/promotions

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Campus Engagement, located in River Forest, IL. This role supports the Director of Campus Engagement in creating opportunities for leadership training, social engagement, multicultural growth, and spiritual development that enhance the student experience.

The Coordinator will supervise student workers, assist in events, manage communications, and collaborate across departments to promote involvement and