Student Life Coordinator for Activities & Student Conduct Advisor

Student Life Coordinator for Activities & Student Conduct Advisor

This position is an on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $46,937.06.

Application Close Date/Time: Wednesday, March 5th, at 6 PM CT

The Student Life Coordinator for Activities & Student Conduct Advisor is responsible for planning and coordinating programs and activities which engage the student body of Parkland College by promoting Student Life department functions and assisting student clubs and organizations. Reporting to the Director of Student Life, the Student Life Coordinator - Activities & Student Conduct Advisor will provide Parkland College students with a full complement of leadership development, and civic/ service-learning opportunities. The Student Life Coordinator/ Student Conduct Advisor will have excellent leadership training skills, providing staff and students with regular training opportunities.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise the administration and operation of activities, programs, and events for the student body; investigates contracts with vendors for catering, entertainment, facilities, etc. and serves as a liaison on the status of assigned programs.
  
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Life on development of new programming for Parkland students.
  
• Oversee Registered Student Organizations on program planning and assist with procurement of resources and with campus business.
  
• Recommend to the Director of Student Life activities, programs, and events for the student body as part of an annual thematic programming and engagement calendar.
  
• Assist the Dean of Students in the administration of the student conduct system which includes; training of hearing committee members, guiding students through the hearing process, and convening the committee to complete hearing/and or appeal process.
  
• Serve as primary Advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA), including regular meetings with executive board members. Work collaboratively with academic departments, administrators and faculty members to recruit leaders and enhance the Student Government leadership plan.
  
• Monitor academic progress of student leaders and determines academic eligibility for officers. Develop evaluation tools and interpret data gathered as part of Student Life support assessment.
  
• Collaborate with academic and student services departments and serve as coordinator to implement a retreat for student leaders and an annual Student Leadership Summit as part of the Student Leadership Academy.
  
• Assist and advise College leadership on appropriate student leadership and scholarship opportunities through local, regional, ICCB and national events.
  
• Lead Student Life office in the planning, coordination of all events. Assist in commencement exercises, student orientation programs, spring carnival, welcome back and honors convocation.
  
• Attend social programs and rehearsals as required
  
• Serve as a chaperone for leadership conferences and volunteer/service events outside of Parkland. Provide oversight of promotion for and coverage of Student Life events.
  
• Assist the Student Life Office in the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff.
  
• Assist in the planning and support of the RISE Scholars program.
  
• Recommend to the Director of Student Life policies, procedures, and regulations for effective operation of the student activity programs. Maintain oversight of Registered Student Organizations and subsequent handbook.
  
• Consult with the Director regarding obligations and liabilities associated with campus-sponsored student activities.
  
• Collaborate with the Student Life and Wellness Coordinator to advance student engagement and student leadership development.
  
• Collaborate with Student Life staff to develop, promote and provide diverse departmental engagement activities and programming using a variety of modalities and emerging technologies.
  
• Assist in front-desk and ID station coverage, as well as other Student Life functions to support the department.
  
• Actively engage in NASPA, ACPA, NACA, and/or related national or local student personnel organizations to benchmark best practices in student engagement.
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or six (6) years' experience in planning/organizing events and leadership training and programming for large and diverse audiences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Two (2) years of program/project management experience with excellent customer service skills.
  
• Two (2) years of student development experience; including knowledge of student conduct due process, and involvement with investigations and hearing committees.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse students, employees, and community members.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Access, and Excel. Valid driver's license, insurability to drive for the College, and be available to travel.
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws requiring accessibility of programs, activities, and facilities as a post-secondary institution; Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); and legislation governing the disciplinary systems at institutions of higher education.
  
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
  
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
  
  

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer