Student Affairs Specialist, Programs And Engagement

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Programs and Engagement, the Student Affairs Specialist, Programs and Engagement, will advise 2-3 members of the Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB) board of directors, as well as general members, and will assist in the supervision of student worker staff. This position will work with student volunteers in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of approximately 100 programs a year that are developed by the students. This person will help supervise major campus events, including safety and security, crowd control and compliance with contractual obligations and University policies.  They will assist and provide student volunteers with training in leadership development, programming skills, policy development, budget development and marketing. They will serve as on-site event supervisor and provide supervision of student volunteers, while representing the Student Activities and Organizations Office administratively. This person will cultivate and manage University-community partnerships, faculty partnerships and alumni networks that enrich campus programming. They will act as a liaison with other campus leadership educators and provide assistance and collaboration where appropriate. They have the potential to serve on campus-wide committees representing Student Life and Student Academic Affairs. This position will collaborate with other students, staff, and departments to enhance the quality of student life of the Purdue campus. As a specialist, this staff member will assist in the review all Activity Planning Forms and serve in an on-call rotation to provide consult to student organizations while planning events.

What We're Looking For:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years of professional experience in a Student Affairs related field.
• Two years of a graduate assistantship in a college union or a student activities program, or related field, equals one professional year.
• Strong skills in decision making, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations.
• Ability to coach and lead others, strategic thinking, and drive for results.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and work with diverse student populations.
• A clear understanding of student development theories, co-curricular development, learning outcomes and ability to collaborate.
• Ability to relate well to students, develop rapport, trust, and work within a shared decision-making model with the students.
• Quick learner with attention to details.
• Ability to collaborate and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Must represent the university with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy at all levels. 

Preferred:

• Master's degree in higher education. Experience coordinating or participating in student groups. 
• Experience managing volunteers, students, or staff, as well as large scale/high risk programs.

Additional Information:  

• This position requires the ability to work evening and weekend hours based on business need. 
• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period 
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply