Student Organizations Coordinator (Student Life Specialist)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentINDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (BA-IMAU-IUBLA)Department
InformationThe Office of Student Life is focused on building a
strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University
experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office
of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students
navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be
successful in school and after graduation. Students are our
priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our
core mission.The Student Involvement and Leadership Center fosters
growth and learning among all students by designing and supporting
inclusive experiences and engaging opportunities that connect those
we serve with the campus, the community, each other, and
themselves. Housed within the IMU, the Center is home to several
programs that engage the student body including student
organization support, advising of key University Student
Organizations, leadership programs, Second Year Experience, Late
Nite programs, and Bowling and Billiards. Job SummaryThis position
has the primary responsibility for oversight and support of the IU
Bloomington student organization community, consisting of more than
800 organizations. Responsible for designing and administering
student life initiatives to increase student engagement and
involvement, foster development, build community, and improve the
student campus experience. Department Specific Responsibilities
- Provides an extensive span of professional work in advising and
programming for students and student groups.
- Provides guidance to student organizations and student leaders
regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment,
registration, policies, and compliance.
- Promotes leadership and student development through advising of
individual student leaders and volunteers.
- Coordinates Involvement Ambassador program, including hiring,
training, and supervision of student employees.
- Contributes to formation, interpretation, and implementation of
student organization policies.General Responsibilities
- Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at
improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the
program, department, or campus level.
- Interfaces directly with students, attending student life
events and programs and gathering feedback from student
participants to implement in future student life initiatives and
objectives.
- Collaborates with staff in own department and other
departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared
student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student
life initiatives.
- Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student life
initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports
and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding
for initiatives moving forward.
- Plans and coordinates communications for student life
initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
- May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; makes
process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of
service. QualificationsCombinations of related education and
experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required
may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the
minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATIONRequired
- Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling,
social work, education, business, or related fieldPreferred
- Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related
fieldWORK EXPERIENCERequired
- 2 years in student services, higher education, or related
fieldPreferred
- Previous staff supervision experienceSKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
- Demonstrates customer service skills
- Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and
demonstrated cultural competency
- Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other
university departmentsPreferred
- Knowledge of the foundational principles of the Student Affairs
profession, including knowledge of student development theory
- Ability to apply theory to practice
- Knowledge of current trends in student engagement, the legal
landscape related to student organizations, current issues related
to IU campus policy and procedure, and general finance
- Ability to relate well with a diverse population of college
students ranging from first-year students to graduate and
non-traditional-aged students, including international students,
and to create environments that promote and embrace diversity,
equity, and inclusion
- Ability to establish strategic goals, develop program
curricula, create and assess learning outcomes, evaluate programs,
and track data
- Demonstrates competency with Microsoft 365 products including
Outlook, Teams, and ExcelWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role
requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a
computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The
position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving
around an office environment and the campus. The person in this
role must be able to perform the essential functions with or
without an accommodation.Work LocationBloomington, IndianaThis is
an in-person position.Advertised Salary$46,500-$50,000 dependent
upon qualifications and experience.Work HoursThe position requires
some evening and weekend work and may involve travel. Benefits
OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a
wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: CareerFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Student ServicesJob Family:
Student LifeClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job
Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at
11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be
closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will
remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full
consideration, please submit your application within 5 business
days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you
may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal
Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and
affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits
discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, disability status or
protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities,
including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.
Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the
university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus
Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report,
containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all
Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also
request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu
or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone:
812-856-1234
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