Student Organization Advisor I

Job Title
Student Organization Advisor I


Requisition Number
RE47684


Working Title
Assistant Director, Student Activities


Department Name
1B430:Student Organizations and Activities


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Ability to lift over 50lbs; and standing for long periods of time.



Shift

40 hours per week; Mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but there will be some evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is looking for an individual to assist in the
overall advisement, coordination, and management of the Office of
Student Organizations and Activities and major campus
programmatic support. This position requires a Master’s degree plus
three years of experience OR the equivalent experience in
accordance with UK equivalency guidelines found
here: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies.

This individual will also assist the Associate Director of Major
Campus Programming in major campus programmatic support. The
Student Activities Board Assistant Director position portfolio
currently includes, but is not limited to:

• Co-advising and supporting approximately 20 students who make up the Student Activities Board, Board of Directors
  and Executive team, including but not limited to:
  • Traditional events
  • Concerts
  • Popular culture events
  • Performing arts events
  • Lectures
  • Multicultural events
• Provides guidance and leadership to student organizations for planning and executing campus events encompassing
  cultural, entertainment, social, and recreational activities
• Work closely with student led promotions, publicity, market

research and design teams for major (and minor) campus
and community programs

• Directly advising and supporting students in programs, events, and service delivery for various campus constituents.
• Advisory facilitation and oversight of daily operations of SAB, including but not limited to:
  • Financial administration of primary student fee funds
  • Execution of negotiations and contracts
  • Event planning details and logistics
  • Ensuring the organization is meeting compliance standards when executing processes and procedures
  • Creating, delivering, and overseeing the execution of leadership and professional development trainings
• Be a proactive team member within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities by supporting operations around projects such as but not limited to:
  • SOA Summit
  • SOA Workshops
  • Lead Blue Ceremony
  • SOA Committees
  • SOA Programming and Large Events
  • Volunteering with collaborative campus partners
• Coordinate and deliver student leadership recognition, training, and development programs including workshops, and campus wide events.
• Create and maintain campus partnerships and collaborations.
• Implementation of assessment strategies for SAB and SOA programs to inform program and service delivery efforts institutionally.
• Leadership education support for registered student organizations and student engagement are key elements of student development and are consistent with the unit, divisional, and university strategic plans.

Due to the nature of the work associated with this role, occasional
night and weekend coverage may be necessary.

The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from
a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong
community through the care of and concern for every member of
Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and
learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive
to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of
ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five
units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to
one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services.
To learn more about the Office for Student Success,
visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Student personnel programming;Knowledge of student development and leadership education theory/applications; Student advisement in collegiate setting; Program planning and delivery; Marketing and promotions



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Student Development, Leadership Education, Community Leadership or related field with at least 3 years of related work experience in student personnel/student affairs working with student activities, leadership development, and student programming. Qualifying equivalency of Bachelors degree and at least 5 years related student service and/or customer service experience is considered.



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2024


Our University Community

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