Full-time Staff: Coordinator for Student Engagement and Leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive):

• Serve as the primary contact for student clubs and organizations. Update and maintain membership rosters, process activity request forms daily, and mediate conflicts as needed. Meet with students to provide technical and logistical support for event planning and implementation, including budgeting, advertising, set-up, adherence to campus guidelines, etc.
• Act as a co-adviser for Lakeland Student Government (LSG) and Campus Activities Board (CAB). Provide training, budget oversight, event implementation and operational support for officers, members, and student-led programming.
• Assist with the coordination of small-scale programming for the entire student body such as Lakers Crew, Welcome Week, Scavenger Hunts, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, Commencement Flower Sales, Finals Week Stress Relievers, Themed Athletic Events, etc.
• Provide administrative support for activities including reserving space (25Live), submitting facilities/maintenance requests (SchoolDude), making purchases (Clockshop) and placing food orders (Breakers or outside vendor).
• Create content for SEAL’s social media platforms in collaboration with student ambassadors. Stay current with trends and tools to engage Lakeland’s student population.
• Publish the Campus Connection E-Newsletter. Develop specialized editions focused on educational initiatives, student success stories, and campus accolades.
• Coordinate semesterly Campus Involvement Fairs to connect students with clubs, organizations, and campus and community resources. Manage event planning, outreach, marketing, and logistics to support student engagement and involvement.
• Develop guidelines and expectations for shared spaces. Manage the Creation Hub by overseeing equipment, coordinating reservations, and establishing policies. Provide oversight for the S-211 student lounge and S-217 student collaboration space.
• Design and facilitate Inter-Club Council (ICC) leadership workshops for all student organization members and advisors. Review Clery Act and reporting responsibilities, executive board guidance, elections, fundraising, budgets, purchases, social media, conflict resolution, and planning events both on and off campus.
• Organize the Student Leader and Organization Awards Ceremony. Solicit and review nominations, select and present awards to winners. Coordinate invitations, awards, food, and post-ceremony activities.
• Support the facilitation of formal student leadership and peer mentorship programs, and other leadership development programs. Such programs may include Emerging Leaders, Student Connectors, Peer Educators, and/or Student Ambassadors.
• Contribute to co-curricular assessment efforts by collecting data, developing learning outcomes, and evaluating programs to ensure they meet student needs.
• Assist in the delivery of required student trainings, including topics such as anti-hazing (Collin’s Law), Title IX, sexual misconduct prevention, alcohol and drug education, suicide prevention, financial literacy, civic engagement, and mandated reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree augmented by well-rounded and active participation in college co-curricular activities
• Work or graduate experience in areas of student affairs, student leadership, or campus activities
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising
• Experience developing, marketing, and implementing programming for target audiences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Principles and practices of student activities support programs at higher education institutions.
• Student personnel and leadership development programs and techniques.
• Community college engagement.
• Evaluate programming needs, appreciate differences among populations and establish effective interpersonal working relationships.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Lead students in discussion and decision making.
• Develop and deliver formal presentations.
• Facilitate mediation/conflict management techniques.

Physical Activity Level

• Light - Sit sometimes, walk and stand sometimes, lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a full-time continuing staff position. The hourly rate is in grade 07A of the Staff Salary Schedule .
• The College offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and personal days, along with holiday and sick time. See Benefits for Full-time Staff .
• Lakeland Community College does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website . Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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