UConn Hartford Student Activities Coordinator

University of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus seeks a full-time Student Activities Coordinator to support undergraduate student activities and leadership development. Under the Director of Event Services, you will advise the Undergraduate Student Government and coordinate student organizations across the Hartford campus.

You will collaborate with campus departments to create inclusive programs, develop leadership opportunities, and coordinate Orientation and campus-wide events, with evening/weekend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years of related experience in student activities.
• Strong organizational, operational, and programming skills.
• Experience with Orientation, first-year/transfer/family programs, and leadership trainings.
• Excellent interpersonal, advising, and communication skills.
• Experience budgeting and fiscal management.
• Commitment to working at a large, diverse urban campus.

Responsabilités

• Advise the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and manage policies, programs and operations.
• Oversee USG budget including training, purchasing, and inventory procedures.
• Monitor student organization registrations and training completion.
• Serve as liaison between RSOs and the Department of Student Activities at Storrs.
• Plan and implement leadership development and community engagement activities.
• Co-manage Orientation operations for incoming students and families.
• Develop inclusive programs to build belonging across identities on campus.
• Plan campus-wide events such as Involvement Fairs, Volunteer Fairs, Convocation and End of Semester Celebrations.
• Teach at least one section of the First-Year Experience class each academic year.
• Liaise with regional campus student activities staff.

Connaissances

Leadership development

Student activities advising

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Event planning

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Description du poste

UConn Hartford Student Activities Coordinator (Student Services Program Coordinator)

UConn Hartford | Hartford, CT | Full-time | Search #499876

Hiring range: $63,000 to $68,000

Open until filled

Job Summary

The University of Connecticut Hartford Campus is seeking a full-time Student Activities Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Event Services, this position will support student activities and leadership development for UConn Hartford undergraduate students. This individual will advise and provide leadership to the UConn Hartford Undergraduate Student Government; support undergraduate student organizations at the Hartford campus; and provide students with leadership development and experiential learning opportunities both on and off campus in collaboration with cultural, political, social, and economic institutions in the surrounding metropolitan area.

The successful candidate for this position will have the ability to work as part of a team to efficiently manage a detailed portfolio; a strong ethical sense; good judgment; and a deep commitment to antiracist practice, equity and inclusion. The Student Activities Coordinator will work closely with other departments and staff on campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), including the executive board and committees, in planning and managing their policies, programs and general operations, in accordance with University policies pertaining to University Tier III organizations.
• Serves as the campus financial oversight of the USG budget, including training, purchasing, transaction protocol procedures and inventory of goods.
• Monitors the student organization registration process; reviews new registered student organization (RSO) applications; develops, implements, and tracks completion of training requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between RSOs and the Department of Student Activities at Storrs.
• Plans, develops, and implements methods and techniques of informing, educating, training, and recognizing student leaders.
• Advises and assists registered student organizations in planning and managing their policies, programs, and general operations; connects student organizations with community resources, service learning, leadership development, and career development opportunities.
• Co-manages Orientation operations, including staffing, ensuring seamless execution, precise schedule adherence, and an engaging experience for incoming students and families.
• Develops and coordinates inclusive programs that build community, cultivate a sense of belonging, and enhance the student experience across diverse identities on campus and with the local community.
• Plans and assists with campus-wide events, such as Involvement Fairs, Volunteer Fairs, Convocation and End of Semester Celebrations.
• Teaches at least one section of the First-Year Experience class every academic year.
• Serves as a liaison with the other regional campus student activities staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and three to four years of professional experience in a responsible position related to student activities, or similar work which demonstrates knowledge of leadership development programs and student organization advising.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, operational, and programming skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning and implementing Orientation, first-year/transfer/family/transitional programs, and student leadership trainings.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, advising and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management.
• Demonstrated experience developing inclusive student programming, leading outreach, or facilitating dialogue that engages diverse student populations and fosters community partnerships.
• Stated or demonstrated interest in and commitment to working at a large, diverse, and urban campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel or related field.
• Experience developing inclusive and high-impact educational, leadership, and student-engaged programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practices of antiracism, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and programs.

Appointment Terms

This position is covered by the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA). The selected candidate must have a willingness to work irregular and flexible hours; evening and weekend hours are required.