Student Organization and Leadership Coordinator

Student Life

Student Affairs and Administrative Services

Position Appointment: Full Time

Starting Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Deadline to Apply: For full consideration, applications should be received by 4/4/2008

Approximate Begin Date: July 1, 2008

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Student Organization and Leadership Coordinator is a full-time employee of the Division of Student Affairs withprimary responsibility for assisting the 65+ registered student organizations with advisement, program planning, Leadership development, recognition as well as implementing a student leadership development series. The student organization and leadership specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Student Life.

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the student organization registration process and maintain complete records for each organization.

• Coordinate space reservation and event registration process for student organizations.

• Oversee adherence of student organization policies.

• Serve as advisor to the Inter-Club Council Board concerning operations and funding allocations.

• Advise student organizations of financial responsibilities and the budget development process.

• Develop and implement a student leadership development program.

• Oversee the Student Organization Center and selection of student organization office space.

• Establish and maintain regular communication with student organization advisors, including a formal training for

advisors. Oversee production of Student Organization and Advisor Manuals which outline policies and proceduresto ensure effective and efficient operations of student organization and activities, and update the studentorganization handbook.

• Assist in major campus event planning such as Welcome Week, Homecoming, and Springfest.

• Assist with the operation of the student center.

• Participate in departmental and divisional activities and serve on university committees as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Ability to multitask, be highly organized, and communicate effectively with campus departments and student

organizations.

• Ability to work nights and weekends for student events.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related area is preferred.

• Experience working in a higher education setting, student programming, advising student groups, developing

community outreach programming, student leadership training, and student organization registration.

 

 

 

TO APPLY:

Applications must include a resume and letter of interest as well as the names, addresses and telephone numbers of

three references to be sent to:

Ryan Prosser, Search Committee Chair

Office of Student Life

University of Illinois at Springfield

One University Plaza, SAB 20

Springfield IL 62703-5407

 

The University of Illinois at Springfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring equal opportunities in programs, activities, and employment regardless of race, religion, national

origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran