Student Life Coordinator

Loras College; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loras College in Dubuque, IA, seeks a Student Life Coordinator to oversee daily facility arrangements for campus events and supervise the mailroom. This role advises the College Activities Board and Intramurals, assisting student organizations and coordinating calendars and communications.

Responsibilities include managing event records, coordinating campus facilities, and supporting student life programs while fostering professional relations with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required and three or more years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related computer systems and applications.
• Understanding of basic event scheduling procedures.
• Good communication and public relations skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Well organized and attentive to detail.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event bookings and department functions for internal and external constituents.
• Coordinate facility needs for campus events including room setup and equipment needs.
• Maintain event reports and records.
• Advise and manage programs of the College Activities Board and Intramurals.
• Manage campus event calendars and postings.
• Direct and supervise student employees and maintain office operations.
• Plan, organize and implement annual Student Life events and programs.
• Assist with retention efforts of the Student Life Office.

Skills

Assertiveness

Coaching and Development

Communication

Diversity Oriented

Interpersonal

Motivation

Self Motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Student Life, the Student Life Coordinator will oversee the daily facility arrangements for events on the Loras College campus, supervise the daily operations of the mailroom, advise the College Activities Board and Intramurals program and assist with student organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Responsible for overseeing, managing and monitoring all event bookings and department functions for internal and external constituents.
• Coordinates facility needs associated with campus events, programs, meetings, and external rentals, including room setup, furniture and equipment needs, custodial services, building access, and other facility-related requirements.
• Responsible for compiling and maintaining event reports and records.
• Responsible for for advising and managing programs and activities of the College Activities Board and Intramurals.
• Maintains calendars of campus events, including but not limited to the SharePoint calendar and the Stall Street Journal, ensuring accurate and timely event information.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring professional business relations with internal and external constituencies.
• Responsible for the operations of the mailroom.
• Responsible for Student Organizations on campus including assisting students in implementing new organizations, maintain college records of recognized organizations and serving as a resource for students.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relations with area staff and management.
• Effectively directs and supervises assigned student employees, ensuring optimal performance.
• Manages campus postings in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and implement annual Student Life events and programs.

• Assists with retention efforts of the Student Life Office
• Serves as office manager for the Student Life Office, including maintaining office equipment such as printers and scanners, ordering office supplies, coordinating general office needs, and maintaining monthly expense reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Strong knowledge of the needs of, and ability to maintain effective, ongoing communication and relationships with multicultural and international students using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Strong knowledge of the needs of, and ability to maintain effective, ongoing communication and relationships with multicultural and international students using the written word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree Required and three or more years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

Knowledge of related computer systems and applications. Understanding of basic event scheduling procedures. Good communication and public relations skills. Excellent oral and written communication abilities. Well organized and attentive to detail. Willing to cooperate with and assist others. Supervisory experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sedentary work.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.