Campus Activities Coordinator

at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Highlights:
As part of the Office of Student Involvement at DePaul University, the Coordinator for Campus Activities provides leadership and direction for activities and events at the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses. These activities and events strategically enhance campus life and student engagement to build community, connectedness and student learning at DePaul. The Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director of Student Involvement within the Division of Student Affairs. This position will work in a co-advisor model to advise the DePaul Activities Board (DePaul's student-led programming board), assist in planning and execution of campus traditions and affinity building programs, and other student involvement experiences. This position is responsible for the development, management, execution and evaluation of university-wide programs sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.

What You'll Do:
Advise and direct the activities and programs of the DePaul Activities Board (DAB).
- Manage the DAB programming and operational budget totaling up to $500,000.
- Serve as a co-advisor to assist students in setting the overall programmatic vision for DAB.
- Provide supervision, guidance and leadership development to 11 executive board members and committee coordinators, as well as over 50 members of the organization.
- Attend weekly general meetings, conduct weekly advising meetings with organization officers, and provide overall assistance with the event planning and budgeting process for over 80-100 events annually, including major campus events such as FEST and Demon Jam.
- Provide additional support to DePaul After Dark (the late night programming committee), as necessary.
Coordinate and collaborate for various university-wide campus traditions & affinity programs on both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses.
- Serve as the lead staff member coordinating programs like Midnight Breakfast and other programs.
- Collaborate with various campus partners on events such as Welcome Week, Ugly Sweater Party, and more.
Supervise one graduate assistant and one student graphic designer.
Collaborate on various Student Involvement, divisional and university committees and projects.
Supervise one graduate assistant and one student graphic designer account.
Responsible for a budget totaling up to $500,000, as well as contract negotiation and management on behalf of the university.

What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field.
At least 1-2 years experience in advising college students and advising student organizations and working with diverse populations preferred.(2 years of graduate experience will equate to one year of professional experience.)
Experience with planning large campus events or working with a programming board strongly preferred.
Budget management experience preferred.
Experience supervising others preferred.
Ability to facilitate leadership development and conversations with student leaders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate initiative.
Ability to engage collaboratively with departmental team and university areas.
Ability to effectively communicate with students and colleagues in writing, verbally, and in presentations.
Ability to develop professional relationships and engage collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and university partners.
Ability to plan large-scale events with attention to detail and multiple stakeholders.
Ability to develop effective training sessions and modules for large groups of student leaders.
Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Perks:
Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative,... For full info follow application link.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.