Student Activities Coordinator

20240035EX

Student Activities Coordinator

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Regular Full-Time

Murray, KY

12 Months

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Curris Ctr Administration

The Student Activities Coordinator manages and plans events and activities students in an educational environment. The coordinator is responsible for organizing and promoting programs such as student organizations and social activities. This position will work with students, staff, and community members to create a fun and engaging experience for current and future students. Additionally, this position will oversee the selection and supervision of student leaders to maintain a positive experience for all participants.

• Advise Student Government Association including Student Senate, Campus Activities Board and Student Judicial Board.
• Supervise and evaluate all student activity events and confer frequently with the Director of Student Life and the Curris Center on student activity matters.
• Hire and train student workers.
• Offer support and guidance to student leaders in organizing and running events.
• Evaluates the success of Student Activities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Uphold university policies and regulations throughout all Student Activities.
• Collaborates with community organizations to provide opportunities for students.
• Coordinate and oversee Student Activities for special events, such as Homecoming and Miss Murray State.
• Responsible for managing the budget and requisitioning of all payments related to activities.
• Manage the daily functions of the Center of Student Involvement office and student life programs through the use of student organizations, faculty advisors, outside presenters and programs.
• Coordinate activities and schedule events after appropriate planning and development.
• Offer support with Student Leadership Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• One year of professional experience in student organizational, advising, or program event planning.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to work in a team and collaborative environment.

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field.

• Evenings/weekends may be required.

$42,000

$45,000

04/05/2024

04/26/2024

No

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Resume