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Utah Tech University Student Belonging Coordinator-Housing in St. George, Utah
Student Belonging Coordinator-Housing
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Student Belonging Coordinator-Housing
Salary
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Location
St. George 84770, UT
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
25PRO918-1
Division
Student Affairs
Department
Student Engagement & Leadership
Opening Date
07/10/2024
Closing Date
7/31/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
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Position Announcement
Reporting to the Director of Student Belonging within Student Affairs, this position will work under the Interim Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership and will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of student life and engagement programing in on-campus housing. This position will assist to coordinate, develop and manage an effective student life program to create an engaging on-campus housing community. This will involve; reviewing, evaluating, recommending, tracking and approving on-campus housing events. The coordinator will also manage and provide training, supervision and support to on-campus housing event leaders in the planning and staging of on- campus housing programming, events, and activities. The candidate will also need to be fiscally responsible as they will be asked to track the operational budgets for on-campus housing events. The overarching goal being to assist in establishing strong student communities and promote a robust social and educational environment that encourages student connections, enhances student belonging, through the building of positive relationships.This position is fully funded for one year; contingent upon funding thereafter.
Responsibilities
Assist students to plan and implement a diverse range of events, environments and activities that promote social engagement, belonging, cultural awareness, and educational enrichment for on-campus residents.
Work closely with the Director of Student Belonging and other campus departments to coordinate and implement comprehensive student belonging programming. Promote a robust social and educational environment that encourages student connections and enhances student belonging.
Assist students to execute social events that celebrate belonging, identity and promote cross-cultural engagement among on-campus residents. Review, evaluate, recommend, track, and approve on-campus housing events to ensure alignment with student needs and interests.
Integrate wellness perspectives into programming using the Trailblazer Wellness Model to promote holistic student well-being.
Oversee the logistical aspects of event planning, including venue selection, resource allocation, and risk management. Ensure all events and programs comply with university policies and procedures, including risk management, centralized scheduling, budgets, P-card usage, travel policies, and fire codes.
Assist with tracking and managing the operational budgets from student fees for on-campus housing events, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective use of resources. Develop and monitor financial plans for events, including cost estimates, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
Create a supportive and collaborative working environment where student leaders can flourish and grow as they engage with various divisions, areas, departments, and individuals across campus.
Assist leadership development programs for on-campus housing event leaders and other student leaders.
Stay current on theory, practices, techniques, rules, regulations, and protocols related to student life engagement, belonging and on-campus housing.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of all on-campus housing events, programs, and activities. Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, budget expenditures, and other relevant metrics for review by the Director of Student Belonging and the Interim Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Communications, Student Affairs, or related field required.
Experience working in student engagement, resident life, student involvement, or related fields required.
Experience in coaching and mentoring in an academic setting, community organizing, and other leadership roles preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Excellent organizational and communication skills required; proficiency in a second language (other than English) preferred.
Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the academic, personal, and social needs of all students required.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently; demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Extensive knowledge, skills and abilities related to mentoring students, event planning, and developing community and campus partnerships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite and social media technologies required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Ability to travel to various events and activities, as well as work some evenings and weekends based on the associated activity schedule.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $45,000+ depending on qualifications and experience.Position fully funded for one year; contingent upon funding thereafter. Desired start date of August/September 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review beginsJuly 29, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University (https://about.utahtech.edu/) .
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:
Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online athttps://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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Utah Tech University
Address
Human Resources
225 S. University Avenue
St. George, Utah, 84770
Phone
435-652-7520
435-879-4521
Website
http://humanresources.utahtech.edu
