Community Engagement And Belonging Coordinator

Organization

The coordinator of Student Life is responsible for fostering a commitment to student success by actively developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and services that enrich student learning, build and maintain a strong sense of community and support the educational, professional, social, and personal development of students at the University of Oklahoma. 

This position will assist the Associate Director of Student Life and Director of Student Life in providing vision and strategies to support students and communities on day-to-day functions of Student Life.  Some responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 ADVISING 

• Serving as the direct advisor for departmental student organizations in Student Life. This will include regular meetings (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) with executive boards and individual meetings with members of executive and leadership boards and community members.  This position will work with underserved student populations, Pell Grant recipients, first generation college students, students from low-income families, and/or students with unique abilities.
• Serving as the primary advisor for the Black Student Association and secondary support advisor to all departmental student groups advised by Student Life.
• Supporting students through attendance of special events.
• Assist in response to crisis and student well-being concerns and connect students to appropriate campus resources.

PROGRAMMING 

• Develop and implement curriculum (curricular approach for higher education) around student learning centered educational initiatives and content to promote well-being, community, and leadership.
• Planning and organizing various engagement, educational, and special events, seminars, conference, recruitment activities, award banquets and other student related activities.
• Craft and facilitate community standards and risk prevention initiatives, such as policies and procedures, accountability processes, officer development, strategic plans, and data analysis and research.
• Facilitate effective recruitment and intake processes to meet community needs and goals while ensuring compliance with university and organization guidelines. 

ASSESSMENT 

• Overall assessment of programs and services.
• Assessing the needs of students and developing and implementing targeted programs and services.
• Researching, collecting and analyzing data or information and preparing reports or responses to inquiries.

ADMINISTRATIVE 

• Maintaining records (student files, inventory, officer rosters, community rosters, other office files, etc.) and student groups guiding documents (bylaws, policies, etc.)
• Serving as a liaison to cultivate productive and authentic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing day-to-day operations, including budget oversight and financial record keeping.
• Supervising a graduate assistant/student assistant(s).
• Maintaining websites (via CMS), social media and other promotional engagement platforms (OU Engage) and design student newsletters, brochures, handbooks and other publications.

ADDITIONAL

•  All other duties as assigned.

Job Location

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

SKILLS:

• Strong group and one-on-one advising and coaching with an emphasis on student development.
• Conduct themselves at all times with the highest levels of personal and professional integrity.
• Developing and implementing efficient budgets, cost saving solutions and long-term financial savings and investment strategies.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
• May be required to work irregular hours (outside of normal business hours) due to student programs and events.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Departmental Preference:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs or a related field
• Experience working with underserved student populations.
• A minimum of 0 – 12 months of experience.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Organization: Center for Student Life
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 8, 2024