Coordinator, Student Governments

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Student Life division seeks a Coordinator for Student Governments to support the Undergraduate Student Government, Council of Graduate Students, and Inter-Professional Council. The role includes officer trainings, hiring and timesheet management, event planning and on-site support, plus collaboration with leaders to implement initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, two years of relevant experience in higher education, and strong planning and facilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience working with students in a higher education setting.
• Experience managing multifaceted projects.
• Planning, organizing and implementing skills required.
• Coaching and facilitation skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secondary advisor to the CGS, UGST, and IPC; assist with communications, trainings, transitions, budget planning, grant processes, purchasing approvals, and on-site event support.
• Collaborate with Student Government leaders to plan events and manage logistics; maintain a project management structure to organize priorities and provide support across programs.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, university committees, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

coaching and facilitation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

two years of relevant work experience

experience with student governments/student leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator, Student Governments

Department

Student Life | Student Activities Administration

Job Description Details

The Coordinator of Student Governments is a key staff member of the Student Life Ohio Union and Student Activities team. This role serves as the secondary advisor to the Council of Graduate Students and the Inter-Professional Council and provides programming support for the Undergraduate Student Government. This includes meeting regularly with executive officers, directors, and project leads to identify needs and assist students with the implementation of various initiatives and events. As a Student Life staff liaison for the student governments, this role will conduct officer trainings and transitions, officer hiring and timesheet management, event planning, assessment, and approvals, and logistical support for major events. Additionally, this role will serve as a project manager for various events and collaborations, working in partnership with the Sr. Assistant Director, Financial Operations Associate, and student leaders. This role will report to the Sr. Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Student Governments. This role will be an engaged member of the Ohio Union and Student Activities team by attending regular staff meetings and professional development, supporting Student Activities/ Student Life/ university programs as requested, serving on university committees, and other duties as assigned.

Duties

• 45% - Serve as the secondary advisor to the Council of Graduate Students, the Undergraduate Student Government and Inter-Professional Council; assist executive officers with communications, trainings, officer transitions, budget planning, grant processes, purchasing approvals, and event planning/on-site support for major activities of each organization, including the CGS Hayes Graduate Research Forum, Buckeye Road Trip, and IPC Inter-Professional Summit. This role is also responsible for hiring and timesheet tracking of the paid student leader positions.
• 45% - Work closely with Student Government leaders in the executive and legislative branches to assist them with event planning and logistics, maintaining a project management structure that will organize priorities for the student government support team; meet regularly with support team to strategize the most effective means for support of student government initiatives; work with the Financial Operations Specialist to educate student government leaders on purchasing and event planning procedures; provide on-site support for student government programs and collaborative events as needed.
• 10% - Participate in Ohio Union and Student Activities staff meetings and professional development activities, provide support for unit, division, and university programs as needed, serve on university committees, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• two years of relevant work experience
• experience working with students in a higher education setting
• experience managing multifaceted projects
• planning, organizing, and implementation skills
• coaching and facilitation skills
• proficiency with Microsoft Office

Desired

• Master's degree in higher education and student affairs or related field
• experience working with student governments and student leadership development

Salary

The pay rate for this position is $22.60. This is a non-exempt, hourly position that is eligible for overtime.

Remote Work Opportunities

Remote work opportunities may be available to facilitate relocation to the Columbus area.

Hybrid Work Opportunities

Hybrid work opportunities may be available throughout the year as aligned with department goals and programming needs.

Additional Information

• FUNCTION: Student Life
• SUB-FUNCTION: Student Leadership, Engagement and Activities
• CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor
• CAREER LEVEL: Student Leadership, Engagement and Activities Specialist 2

Mission

The Office of Student Life fosters students' development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location

Ohio Union (0161)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equality and Diversity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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Ohio State Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company Culture

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