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University of Connecticut is hiring a UConn Hartford Student Activities Coordinator. The full-time role reports to the Director of Event Services and supports student activities and leadership development for undergraduates at the Hartford campus, advising the Undergraduate Student Government and registered student organizations. It also co-manages orientation and teaches a First-Year Experience section.

Highlights

Advise the Undergraduate Student Government executive board and committees on policies, programs, and operations, and oversee its budget, purchasing, and inventory.
Review new registered student organization applications and develop and track training requirements for those organizations.
Advise student organizations in planning programs and connect them with community resources, service learning, leadership development, and career development opportunities.
Co-manage orientation operations, including staffing and day-of execution for incoming students and families.
Plan inclusive programs and campus-wide events such as Involvement Fairs, Volunteer Fairs, Convocation, and End of Semester Celebrations.
Teach at least one section of the First-Year Experience class every academic year and liaise with student activities staff at other regional campuses and Storrs.
Bachelor’s degree and three to four years of professional experience in student activities, leadership development, or student organization advising, with budgeting and fiscal management knowledge.
Hiring range of $63,000 to $68,000, with evening and weekend hours required.

UConn Hartford Student Activities Coordinator Full Description

UConn Hartford Student Activities Coordinator (Student Services Program Coordinator)

UConn Hartford | Hartford, CT | Full-time | Search #499876

Hiring range: $63,000 to $68,000

Open until filled

Job Summary

The University of Connecticut Hartford Campus is seeking a full-time Student Activities Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Event Services, this position will support student activities and leadership development for UConn Hartford undergraduate students. This individual will advise and provide leadership to the UConn Hartford Undergraduate Student Government; support undergraduate student organizations at the Hartford campus; and provide students with leadership development and experiential learning opportunities both on and off campus in collaboration with cultural, political, social, and economic institutions in the surrounding metropolitan area.

The successful candidate for this position will have the ability to work as part of a team to efficiently manage a detailed portfolio; a strong ethical sense; good judgment; and a deep commitment to antiracist practice, equity and inclusion. The Student Activities Coordinator will work closely with other departments and staff on campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advises the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), including the executive board and committees, in planning and managing their policies, programs and general operations, in accordance with University policies pertaining to University Tier III organizations.
Serves as the campus financial oversight of the USG budget, including training, purchasing, transaction protocol procedures and inventory of goods.
Monitors the student organization registration process; reviews new registered student organization (RSO) applications; develops, implements, and tracks completion of training requirements.
Serves as a liaison between RSOs and the Department of Student Activities at Storrs.
Plans, develops, and implements methods and techniques of informing, educating, training, and recognizing student leaders.
Advises and assists registered student organizations in planning and managing their policies, programs, and general operations; connects student organizations with community resources, service learning, leadership development, and career development opportunities.
Co-manages Orientation operations, including staffing, ensuring seamless execution, precise schedule adherence, and an engaging experience for incoming students and families.
Develops and coordinates inclusive programs that build community, cultivate a sense of belonging, and enhance the student experience across diverse identities on campus and with the local community.
Plans and assists with campus-wide events, such as Involvement Fairs, Volunteer Fairs, Convocation and End of Semester Celebrations.
Teaches at least one section of the First-Year Experience class every academic year.
Serves as a liaison with the other regional campus student activities staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and three to four years of professional experience in a responsible position related to student activities, or similar work which demonstrates knowledge of leadership development programs and student organization advising.
Demonstrated effective organizational, operational, and programming skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of planning and implementing Orientation, first-year/transfer/family/transitional programs, and student leadership trainings.
Demonstrated interpersonal, advising and communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management.
Demonstrated experience developing inclusive student programming, leading outreach, or facilitating dialogue that engages diverse student populations and fosters community partnerships.
Stated or demonstrated interest in and commitment to working at a large, diverse, and urban campus.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel or related field.
Experience developing inclusive and high-impact educational, leadership, and student-engaged programming.
Demonstrated knowledge of practices of antiracism, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and programs.

Appointment Terms

This position is covered by the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA). The selected candidate must have a willingness to work irregular and flexible hours; evening and weekend hours are required.

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