Coordinator - Student Activities

Position summary:
The Coordinator of Student Activities promotes an active and engaging student experience and develops student leadership skills through creation of a comprehensive campus programming model. The Coordinator enhances student development by overseeing the planning, implementation, and execution of educational, social, cultural, and recreational activities for all student populations, including residential students, commuter students, online students, and those attending classes at other KC locations, including KC-Longview and dual credit high school students.

Position responsibilities:

• Coordinates student-related activities and functions that are consistent with the College’s mission and best practices.
• Serves as the advisor for the Student Government Association
• Oversees student clubs and organizations and ensures clubs and organizations are in compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Works with Campus Ministries to cooperatively plan activities/events.
• Partners with Campus Life and other College groups/volunteers to provide appropriate and fully-staffed events.
• Communicates with current and potential students about student life opportunities, including through social media and participation in campus recruiting and registration events.
• Coordinates and/or disseminates community volunteer opportunities for students.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of related work experience, preferably in student activities, student housing, or student services. Two years of involvement and/or leadership in campus activities or organizations while a college student may be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Strong leadership skills, demonstrating vision, innovation, and purpose.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that reflect a welcoming, positive, and encouraging attitude toward a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Effective and attentive supervision of student workers

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports Varying Part-Time Direct Reports (Student Workers)

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $44,618

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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