Coordinator for Student Engagement - Beaumont, United States - Lamar University

Lamar University

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Beaumont, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Information

Posting Number

Position Title

Coordinator for Student Engagement
FTE
1.00
Position Type
Staff
Department
Student EngagementPosition Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The coordinator will lead the development and implementation of many evening and weekend campus events for students; work on activities to enhance the growth and development of all students by providing social and educational opportunities to engage all students in our community.

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What You'll Do

Position Duties
Work closely with Recreational Sports to do collaborative programming in the intramural field, residence life pool/ outdoor activities in the residence hall courtyards and volleyball/basketball sand courts.
Works with the other programming staff in Setzer for student involvement and programming that includes Cardinals Activities Board (CAB) and commuter programs.
Will work with Scheduling, Reservations and Operations to schedule and provide support to an event.
Hire, train, develop, and supervise 68 student staff members setup and assist in student activities and campus programming.
Develop brief programming for students during the Student Engagement hours (Tues/Thur)
Develop and coordinate programs that support the student experience, targeting students during the evenings and weekends.
Follow trends and guidelines from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), Association of College Unions International (ACUI) and Council for Advancement of Standards (CAS) in Higher Education
Manage the preparation and execution of the programming budgets and maintenance of financial records for assigned accounts.
Must work collaboratively with on and off campus agencies, and other departments to achieve objectives.
Develop and coordinate programs that support the student experience, targeting students during the evenings and weekends.
Participates in a rotation of event coverage for evening and weekend events.
Assist in coordinating, planning, and operating signature campuswide student events, such as Homecoming, tailgates, Movie Nights on the Intramural Field, Courtyards in the Residence Halls, involvement fairs, etc.
Assist New Student & Leadership Programs in Welcome Week for Fall and Spring.
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

Ability to work in a complex organization which provides cocurricular programs and activities that are essential to student community; an understanding of how the student union interacts with student and recreational activities functions as a part of Student Engagement and the University atlarge. Demonstrate skills in working with Recreational Sports & Housing & Residence Life in offering programs and events for students

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement.

As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond.

Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities.

LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas.

With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.- Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

Health, dental & vision insurance
Life insurance
State of Texas Retirement plans
Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
Paid time off vacation, sick, and holidays.
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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
One year of related experience. preferably at a college or university. Adept at being a leader and a handson contributor. Demonstrates a strong understanding of student organizations, their role, and regulations governing them.

EEO Statement
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

- master's degree preferred, from an accredited institution.

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