Coordinator III, Student Activities

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College System in the Houston area seeks a Coordinator III, Student Activities to engage students through activities, organizations, service, sports clubs, and the student lounge, in collaboration with campus stakeholders.

The role supports the Director/Program Manager, Student Activities/Student Services, with reporting, evaluation, and program development duties. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; salary range is posted with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency with general office software and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the student lounge and coordinates student involvement.
• Trains and advises faculty advisors and student leaders.
• Ensures student organizations comply with policies.
• Creates and submits department reports; analyzes findings.
• Assists with program evaluation and process improvements.
• Plans and coordinates meetings and events with site selection and materials.
• Manages department budget expenditures and purchases.
• Hires, trains, and supervises student work-study staff.
• Participates in special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Office software proficiency

Deadline driven

Report writing/analysis

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College 'University Park offers a distinctive college environment in northwest Houston on the former Compaq and Hewlett-Packard corporate campus. LSC-University Park provides highly affordable university-transfer and workforce programs, including specialized offerings in artificial intelligence and energy and manufacturing. Campus facilities include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Center for Science & Innovation, Visual and Performing Arts Building, and two covered parking garages serving the main campus complex. LSC-University Park is also home to Lone Star Corporate College, the Lone Star College Honors College, University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, and ResponsiveEd's iSchool middle and high school programs. Together, these resources create a dynamic environment focused on preparing students for what comes next.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX77070. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

The Coordinator III, Student Activities works in collaboration with key campus stakeholders to intentionally engage students through student activities, student organizations, community service, sports club programs, and the student lounge. This position directly supports the Director/Program Manager, Student Activities/Student Services for Lone Star College with the development and assessment of student engagement programming.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Oversees daily and some long-term operations of assigned area; Actively maintains up-to-date knowledge of area and acts as a Subject Matter Expert and general point of contact within the area of specialty.
2. Coordinates the day to day operations of the student lounge; Promoting and monitoring student involvement, training and advising faculty advisors and student leaders, and ensuring student organizations are in compliance with all state, system, and college policies, rules, and regulations.
3. Creates and submits a variety of reports related to assigned department; Performs research and analysis to assists with preparation and presentation of findings; May make presentations at various levels both internally and externally.
4. Assists with evaluation of programs and makes recommendations for revisions to processes and procedures, with a focus on continuous departmental/process improvement; Assists with development of new programs and events.
5. Collaborates with internal and external groups to coordinate all aspects of various student organizational activities and recreational events; Assists with planning, scheduling, and coordinating various meetings and events, including site selection and preparation, marketing and training materials, and general support.
6. Monitors departmental and RSO budget expenditures and controls resources such as office supplies and equipment needed within the department; Submits requisitions and follows up with reconciliation documentation.
7. Hire, train and supervise the student work study staff.
8. Takes part in and/or leads special projects as needed.
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications
• Ability to meet specific deadlines on a daily basis
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize duties

Physical Abilities:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule & Conditions:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Salary

Hiring salary range is: $48,152 - $55,375

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.