Coordinator of Student Organizations (Event Services)

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,508 - 51,955; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Coordinator of Student Organizations, Event Services, to oversee consultation and management for 450+ student groups. You will work with student leaders, staff, and advisors to plan and execute campus events, ensure compliance, and manage budgets.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and two years in student services or related fields, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years in student services or related field.
• Experience with student organization management and advising.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student organization event application process.
• Consult with officers, members, and advisors on event planning.
• Adjudicate procedures and assign sanctions as needed.
• Coordinate training and services for student organizations.
• Serve as back-up chair to Event Safety Committee and attend high‑risk events.
• Coordinate planning of involvement fairs and Mean Green Spring Fling.
• Manage Eagle Mail requests and co-supervise a graduate assistant.

Skills

Student org management

Event planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

Title: Coordinator of Student Organizations (Event Services)

Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

Sub-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-Student Activities Center-160530

Location: Denton

Salary: 47,232.00

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Department Summary

One of the goals of Student Activities is to help students get connected and involved on campus, to maximize their collegiate experience. Through a variety of events, services, and resources, the department provides students and student organizations with opportunities to connect to the university and to other students. Student Activities promotes a sense of community and loyalty to the University while serving to enhance the social and developmental growth of students as individuals or as members of organizations. It does this by coordinating annual campus‑wide events that promote spirit and tradition on campus, supporting the North Texas Spirit program, and providing services and resources to student organizations.

Position Overview

The Coordinator of Student Organizations, in partnership with another Coordinator, is responsible for overseeing event consultation and management for over 450 student organizations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee student organization event application process
• Consult with officers, members, and/or advisors regarding student organization event planning
• Adjudicate procedures related to violations of event application procedures and assign sanctions as necessary
• Coordinate and develop training and services for student organizations regarding event planning and management
• Serve as back‑up chair to the Event Safety Committee and attend designated high‑risk student organization events
• Advises the Student Government Association Raupe Travel Grant Committee
• Coordinate the planning of involvement fairs, including Mean Green Spring Fling
• Manage student organization Eagle Mail requests
• Co‑train and co‑supervise development of a graduate assistant
• Maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date program and service webpages
• Answer student organization‑related questions about policy, procedure, successful management, and involvement
• Collaborate with student organization team members to develop a comprehensive student organization program
• Conduct presentations and trainings, including student organization orientation, related to student involvement, development, and leadership
• Prepare, administer, and monitor budget for respective programs and services
• Facilitate assessment activities that help improve Student Activities and services for student organizations and their officers, members, and advisors
• Create reports for respective programs and services
• Promote and advertise/market Student Activities and respective programs and services to the general campus community
• Develop relationships and work closely with other departments across campus (e.g., Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Risk Management Services, Food Safety, University Centers and Events)
• Serve as part of Student Activities staff support at all campus‑wide events
• Represent Student Activities on division and university committees
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge about student organization management and advising
• Knowledge of campus activities programming and event planning
• Knowledge about issues related to student development at the collegiate level
• Ability to work effectively with populations
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, due to the required record‑keeping involved
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to professionally and effectively advise and mentor college students
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

Elevated temperatures. Low temperatures. Noisy environments. Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; some evening and weekend work required.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.