Coordinator of Student Involvement

Job Summary:

The Coordinator of Student Activities directly contributes to the creation of a lively, diverse, and engaging social experience and programming for students at Delaware Valley University. Through their work, the coordinator encourages student involvement and university engagement through programming and events for students. This role coordinates, manages, and partners with students, organizations, and campus departments to create and sustain vibrant student activities and student life at the University. This position requires creativity, initiative, and follow through, while working collaboratively with others in the department and university community. The ability to organize and balance multiple initiatives simultaneously, skill with promotion and social media marketing, and a desire to facilitate diverse student interests are key to success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an innovative and diverse schedule of programs, events, and trips with attention to weekends and the residential experience
• Advise the Student Programming Board and Students for Diversity organizations; Create leadership development training and opportunities for student membership
• Facilitate the Greek life Process for active organizations including training, recruitment and education processes, policies, etc.
• Interface with outside booking agents and other entities in partnership with student organization leadership
• Coordinate the late night and weekend programs for the Office of Student Involvement as needed
• Develop and conduct assessments to determine campus programming needs; plan and implement programs and events that meet identified needs and established goals
• Regularly review campus calendar to determine if there are times during the semester where campus activities are needed to bolster student engagement
• Creatively market and promote programs and events throughout the academic year to engage and connect students at the university
• Oversee the daily operations and management of the university’s food cupboard (Caesar’s Cupboard) including training for student workers, inventory management, order fulfillment, collaboration for grant materials)
• Coordinate the 7 in 7 student engagement initiative including attendance tracking, student outreach, and analysis of student engagement records.
• Assist with priority department and division events including but not limited to Orientation, Welcome Weekend, Homecoming, Commencement, etc.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and contracts related to student activities and initiatives.
• Manage online space reservation requests for club and organization meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A positive record of accomplishment for planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of events, both large and small
• Ability to work with students to achieve motivated buy-in for a vibrant student culture
• Understand and articulate the role an engaging campus life experience and how it plays in fostering student satisfaction and retention
• Ability to work effectively in collegiate setting with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public
• Knowledge of and skill in budgeting, event planning, and event logistics
• The ability to manage multiple priorities to successful completion

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree preferred in a related field (Higher Education, Student Affairs/Personnel, or Counseling)
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience may be considered

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally lifting 25 lbs or less
• Occasionally lifting 25 lbs or more
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Outdoor exposure to weather
• Position involves an alternative work schedule including weekends
• Occasional travel

About the University:

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.