Student Organizations Coordinator (on-site)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top choice medical benefits

Retirement plan matching

Tuition waivers

Generous paid time off

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking a Coordinator for Student Organizations to develop programs and support over 300 student organizations. This role involves advising the DePaul Student Government Association, conducting training, and managing a budget of up to $50,000.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and experience in advising students. The position includes benefits such as medical insurance, retirement contributions, and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-2 years of experience in advising college students preferred.
• Administrative experience with student organization registration preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs for student organizations.
• Advises the DePaul Student Government Association.
• Supervises graduate assistants and student staff.
• Collaborates on university committees and projects.

Skills

Advising college students

Budget management

Leadership development

Event planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

CampusGroups

Job description

The Highlights:

As part of the Student Involvement team the Coordinator for Student Organizations develops, coordinates, and implements programs, training, and development to promote learning and growth for over 300 student organizations and the 10,000+ students that are part of student organizations. As part of the Student Involvement team, the Coordinator for Student Organizations also serves as the advisor to the DePaul Student Government Association. Additionally, this position plays an integral role on the Student Involvement team, supporting departmental vision and mission while developing and contributing to departmental goals.

What You'll Do:

1. 1. Serves as the lead staff administrator for all programs, trainings, and services of DePaul University approved student organizations to promote development, growth, and success in student involvement. Creates curriculum to provide student leadership development, organization development, and membership retention for 300+ student organizations and their leadership. Conducts analysis of involvement data and interprets that data to develop or adjust strategic initiatives to support student organizations. Creates, implements, manages, and assesses/evaluates key student organization events, such as Fall & Winter Involvement Fairs, training opportunities, and organization recognition. Creates, reviews, revises, and implements training and resources for student organization advisors. Provides support to student organization advisors. Provides research and best practices related to student organization leadership development and organization success.
2. 2. Advises the DePaul Student Government Association. Attends weekly general body and cabinet meetings meetings. Meets one-on-one with leaders providing supervision, support and mentorship. Communicates, interprets and enforces university policies and expectations to cabinet, senators, and general body members. Works as part of the SGA Advising Team to advise and guide student leaders as part of a shared governance model.
3. 3. Supervises one graduate assistant and indirectly supervises student staff.
4. 4. Collaborates on various Student Involvement, divisional and university committees and projects.
5. 5. Supervise one graduate assistant and indirectly supervises student staff.
6. 6. Responsible for budgets totaling up to $50,000, as well as contract negotiation and management on behalf of the university.

What You'll Need:

• * Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field, preferred.
• * 1-2 years experience in advising college students and advising student organizations and working with diverse populations, preferred. (2 years of graduate experience will equate to one year of professional experience).
• * Administrative experience with student organization registration, training, and development, preferred.
• * Budget management experience, preferred.
• * Experience supervising others, preferred.
• * CampusGroups administrative experience, preferred.
• * Ability to facilitate leadership development and conversations with student leaders.
• * Ability to manage multiple tasks, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate initiative.
• * Ability to engage collaboratively with departmental team and university areas.
• * Ability to effectively communicate with students and colleagues in writing, verbally, and in presentations.
• * Ability to develop professional relationships and engage collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and university partners.
• * Ability to plan large-scale events with attention to detail and multiple stakeholders.
• * Ability to develop effective training sessions and modules for large groups of student leaders.
• * Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $47,783 to $57,148/year.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.