Coordinator of Student Activities

Coordinator of Student Activities & Orientation


The Coordinator of Student Activities & Orientation is one of the professionals who comprise the Office of Student Activities and Orientation. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation, the Coordinator's position will have a strong focus on developing and assisting student clubs and organizations, including direct work with membership, leadership teams, and advisors. Additionally, the Coordinator will work with the professional staff of the Office of Student Activities and Orientation to produce, deliver, and support student leadership development programs, orientation programs and campus-wide programming efforts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University has the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time.

• Oversee student clubs and organizations, including new student clubs and organizations, and the annual registration process; support and assist the leadership of student clubs and organizations including individual consulting, tracking student club and organization spending, and presenting leadership workshops on organizational issues. Advise the Yearbook club and other specific student clubs and organizations as needed. Maintain and enforce club and organization manuals and policies. Collaborate with the Student Government Association for club funding and spending.
• Hire, train, and supervise the Activities Assistants. Oversee the daily office functions and staffing at specific events. Develop and oversee Office of Student Activities & Orientation discounted ticket sale program.
• Oversee many of the day-to-day financial tasks for the Office, including reconciliation of petty cash, tracking invoices, and ensuring payment of invoices; assist in the preparation of the monthly credit card reconciliation forms.
• Assist with all student leadership development programming and be the key facilitator and coordinator of the Exploring Leadership program. Assist with the programming associated with the various new student orientation programs, including Orientation Leader training.
• Coordinate the bi-annual Activities Fairs. Assist in the planning and implementation of Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend, the Annual Awards Banquet, and the Torchlight Parade & Senior Soiree. Work together with the Assistant Director to produce welcome programming and the Sophomore Connection. Work with staff in the Office of Student Activities to create and deliver social/educational programming that includes a vibrant calendar of evening and weekend activities, both on- and off-campus. Staffing events and programs as needed.
• Communication: Division of Academic & Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Plant Operations, Information Technology, Campus Police, Business Office, Food services, Housekeeping, Artist Agencies, Outside Vendors, and Enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in a related field (higher education; student development; counseling) strongly preferred.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, competence or ability to learn to use databases and other forms of electronic communication and social networking. Preference to have experience with Engage or other club management portal.

Other Requirements of the Job:

One to two years of relevant experience; understanding of student development theory and its application in practice; ability to maintain a website; demonstrated interest and competency working with student groups; frequent evening and weekend availability are required.

Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest, resume and the information of three (3) references using the forms below. Review of resumes will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lasell University requires all employees to be vaccinated and to provide the documentation upon the start of employment. Lasell also provides individuals the opportunity to request a medical or religious exemption.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

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