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Pay Grade/Pay Range:  56 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 30139.20 Midpoint - $ 43992.00

Department/Organization: 850201 - University Programs General

Normal Work Schedule: Work schedule will vary depending on departmental and event needs, will include early mornings, nights, weekends and some traveling.

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Student Life Specialist I is responsible for the administration of one or more Student Life program(s). Serves as liaison between the program and other departments or the community. Position may supervise staff or students. Part of the Student Life Career Progression Plan.

Additional Department Summary: The Coordinator, University Programs is responsible for working with a student programming board to coordinate, implement, market, and assess weekly events for University Programs and campus-wide events for the Division of Student Life.

Advising: Assist in the day-to-day advisement of a student programming board to include frequent interaction and collaboration with other student groups, campus departments, businesses, vendors, and community members.

Event Coordination and Support: Provide oversight, plan, execute, and host events for University Programs during early morning, late night and weekend programming signature initiatives campus wide. Coordinate with vendors, on-campus partners, and other stakeholders to execute event needs.

Fiscal Responsibility: Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Professional Development: Participate in staff training, meetings, serve on committees, attend conferences and other programs promoting University Programs and Division of Student Life.

Training Compliance: Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Responsible for holding staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in event planning, marketing, communications, working with or supervising student staff, or advising student programming boards or organizations.

Must be able to work early mornings and frequent nights and weekends. Some travel may be required.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and oral communications skills along with strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks are essential. The ability to work with a diverse population and students is crucial. Experience working in a highly confidential, fast-paced environment with multiple shifting priorities. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written communications.

Demonstrated commitment to expand multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through: demonstrating self awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with a diversity of people; fostering equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education, management, marketing, communication, public relations, hospitality management, organizational leadership or closely related field.

Graduate or professional experience in student programming, communications, marketing, graphic design, or student development and higher education administration. Experience with photography and videography or working knowledge of website design and social media management. Experience working within a higher education (university or college) environment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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