STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); 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 student organizations and engagement initiatives. You will manage the Engage platform, assist with registration and event submissions, and advise student groups including Freshman Forum and involvement mentors.

The role emphasizes planning, training, and program assessment within the Office of Student Family Engagement, with a focus on inclusive student services and collaboration across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with two years of related experience; Master’s preferred.
• Experience advising student organizations and related programming.
• Knowledge of Engage platform for student involvement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to train and present workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for the university's student organization community (undergrad and grad).
• Oversee the Engage online involvement platform daily.
• Manage registration/re-registration of student organizations and review event submissions.
• Advise Freshman Forum and involvement mentors program.

Skills

Advising

Student org mgmt

Program planning

Workshop training

Communication skills

Evening/weekend availability

Engage platform

Microsoft Office

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Sciences or a related field

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

Job description

Job Description

STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II (T238753)

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