Student Life Coordinator (Full-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks a Coordinator for Student Life to plan and coordinate student activities, investigations, and campus events. You will interface with the Student Senate and oversee the U-Pass Program while promoting holistic student development.

Required are an Associate’s degree with emphasis in communications and at least three years of related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred and CPR/First Aid certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as MATC policies and procedures.
• Associate’s degree with emphasis in communications; three years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with one year of experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and coordinates the delivery of student activities.
• Assists Director with investigations of student grievances of students or staff and student.
• Coordinates district-wide student events and activities in collaboration with students.
• Advises Milwaukee campus Student Senate.
• Oversees the day-to-day management of the U-Pass Program.
• Serves as Student Life representative on campus councils and committees.
• Advocates for the co-curricular needs of students and aligns events with student learning outcomes.
• Develops student learning outcomes and tools to assess activities and events.

Skills

Student activities on/off campus

Confidential investigations

Community organizations knowledge

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Relationship building

Diversity & inclusion

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication & confidentiality

Leadership & supervision

Education

Associate’s degree in Student Affairs/ Education

Communication emphasis in related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest andmost diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programsthat connect students to a career in as little as one to two years.The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-yeardegree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community bypreparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, weare meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused onstudents with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionateindividuals to join our team who shares the same passion in servingthis purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the supervision of the Student Life Manager, the Coordinatoris responsible for largely focusing on the planning, scheduling,organizing, and coordinating and delivery of student activities.This position will conduct investigations of student misconduct andother complaints. Interfaces regularly with the downtown campusStudent Senate members Work is generally diversified requiringknowledge of student services using good judgment in analysis anddecisions within the established procedures. Supervision receivedis general in nature and daily responsibilities are completedindependently with supervisor interaction limited to strategicplanning, unusual conditions, and problem situations.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Duties listed may vary in terms of relative importance, and othersmay be added or eliminated as this position develops. In addition,specific positions within this job title may have minor variationsin duties. Duties with a circle (•) before the number are essentialfunctions as defined by Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and coordinates the delivery ofstudent activities.
• Assists Director with investigations of student grievances ofstudents or staff and student.
• Coordinates district-wide student events and activities incollaboration with students.
• Advises Milwaukee campus Student Senate.
• Oversees the day-to-day management of the U-Pass Program.
• Adheres to a team concept and follows established departmentalroutines and procedures.
• Serves as Student Life representative on campus councils andcommittees.
• Advocates for the co-curricular needs of students, leadingefforts to promote holistic student development and ensuring astudent learning and development approach to events and activitiesthat are responsive to student interests and needs.
• Participates in developing student learning outcomes and toolsto effectively assess student activities and events.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive workrelationships staff, faculty, the district, local and externalagencies, and the community.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, seminars, and otherprofessional activities.
• Coordinates departmental services and resources.
• Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent anduncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles,values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions.
• Acts and speaks consistent with, and in support of, MATC’sMission, Vision, and Values.
• Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidentialand respectful manner.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficientoperations of the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditationstandards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies andprocedures.

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in Student Affairs, Education or related fieldwith emphasis in communications.

With Associate : Three (3) years of experience. Related experienceincludes: Experience in communications or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. With Bachelors : One (1) year ofexperience.

Preferred License/Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to conduct student activities on/offcampus.
• Knowledge and ability to handle internal investigations of ahighly confidential nature.
• General knowledge of community based organizations/agenciesstructures and services.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite includingExcel and Word and other software applications.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective workrelationships with staff, faculty and, representatives of outsideagencies.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employeepopulations.
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret statistical andmanagement data.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meet alldeadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve specificcommunication, marketing and institutional goals andobjectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate wellwith students, parents, faculty, staff, and others whilemaintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and team building skills toeffectively supervise professional and staff and interact with alllevels of management.

Competencies

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectivelyInstills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

Supplemental Information

Start Date

This position supports the Student Engagementand Community Impact De partment and is available to startimmediately.

Hours

This position is a full-time position (year-round)and works 40 hours a week (e.g. 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday).in-person. All work must be performed in the state ofWisconsin.

Compensation

Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpointof the range and placement is determined based on years ofexperience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant'semployment and educational background as listed on the jobapplication.

EEO

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminateagainst any employee, applicant for employment, student, orapplicant for admission on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion,political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy,disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armedforces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or anyother protected category under applicable local, state or federallaw. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualifiedindividuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and needspecial accommodation for the application process, please contactour office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail] .