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Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, the Coordinator will join the Division of Student Life team and will develop and implement creative, innovative and engaging campus-wide programming opportunities, which meet the needs of a diverse campus community at Washington & Jefferson College.  As a 4-year residential campus, this position will work with student organizations to offer a variety of campus-wide events with a special focus on evening and weekend events to foster and support community and create rich, co-curricular experiences outside of the classroom. This position will also assume generalist responsibilities within the area of the Office of Belonging & Engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clubs & Organizations

• Work with student organizations in an advising capacity to plan and create campus-wide programming and events, focused on fun, community building and wellness.
• Create and implement student organization training and development activities to provide tools to increase organizational collaboration and efficiency. Maintain regular communication with student organization Advisors and executive boards. 
• Oversee the registration process for new and existing student organizations.
• Manage operating budget of campus activities

Student Activities Board & Student Engagement Student Staff

• Co-supervise the Student Engagement student staff and provide opportunities for programming and building/event management skill enhancement.
• Serve as the advisor for the student programming board.
• Manage operating budget of the student programming board.

Campus-wide Programming

• Plan and host student events such as Casino Night, Concerts, Finals Week Stress Busters, and more.
• Assist with large-scale events such as Feel Good Fridays, New Student Orientation, Matriculation, and Commencement.
• Lead the planning and execution of Welcome Week during the first week of the Fall semester.
• Serve on divisional and institutional committees when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree with student programming and event planning experience is highly desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate an aptitude for collaboration, an expressed commitment to issues of student development and engagement, and an ability to work effectively with faculty and administrative staff.

Supervisory Duties:

This position does not require any supervisory duties.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.  Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs.  This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee’s total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.