STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II

UAB; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Student Affairs Specialist II to support and advance the university's student organizations and programs. The role includes advising undergraduate and graduate groups, managing the Engage platform, and training student leaders.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with two years’ related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong organization, communication, and event-planning skills are essential, with some evening or weekend work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Sciences or related field; two years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Master’s degree preferred in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or related field.
• Knowledge of advising and student organization management is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for UAB’s student organization community for undergrad and graduate students.
• Oversee the University’s Engage online involvement platform.
• Manage student organization registrations and re-registrations and review event submissions.
• Advise Freshman Forum, a first-year student organization within the UGSAA.
• Advise UAB Pathfinders (involvement mentors) and conduct monthly Involvement Fair programming.
• Assist in planning and assessment of ConnectFest and Stress-Less Week; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advising

Org management

Event planning

Training workshops

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Related

Master's degree in Student Personnel/Higher Ed

Tools

Engage platform

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II – (T238753)

Description

STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

The Coordinator of Student Organizations is a full-time professional staff member reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Programs. S/he will assist the Assistant Director with the implementation and assessment of student programs and resources within the Office of Student Family Engagement.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide primary support for UAB’s student organization community, serving both undergraduate and graduate students.
2. Provide day-to-day oversight of the University’s online involvement platform, Engage.
3. Directly responsible for all student organization registration and re-registration process, review of all student organization event submissions, and student organization support and training.
4. Directly advise Freshman Forum, a first–year student organization within the Undergraduate Student Government Association.
5. Directly advise the UAB Pathfinders (involvement mentors) including their monthly Involvement Fair Programming.
6. Assist in the planning, development, coordination and assessment of the following programs including, but not limited to ConnectFest and Stress-Less Week.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range

$35,570 — $41,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Sciences or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred

Master’s degree with a concentration in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or a related field.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 1-2 years in a university setting (time spent as a graduate assistant will count towards this requirement).
• Demonstrated knowledge of advising and student organization management.
• Exemplary organizational skills with a strong emphasis on details.
• Experience in planning programs and events.
• Ability to present workshops and training sessions that address harm reduction, membership recruitment, organization management, and event planning.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Evening and weekend work may be required throughout the year.
• Strong computer skills using Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel and the Engage platform.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Professional & Managerial

Organization

: 141008000 Student Engagement

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite