Student Activities Coordinator (00203)

John Tyler Community College is seeking a Student Activities Coordinator to develop and manage a student activities program designed to promote student growth and development and to successfully retain students. The coordinator will develop and monitor the student government budget, campus activities budget, and student club budgets as well as review and approve club activity requests and contracts. The coordinator will oversee the campus fitness centers, including scheduling staff and promoting fitness/wellness activities to the entire college. The coordinator will develop an intramural program and a yearly calendar of events and market these to students, faculty, and staff. They will assist and collaborate with division offices/faculty/staff with the planning of events, such as, but not limited to: Black History Month, Literary Festival, Fool for Art, STEM events, etc. The successful candidate will also oversee and manage student ID distribution, the student activities department budget, and provide support to student clubs to ensure they follow college policies and procedures. In addition, they will maintain and update policies and procedures addressing the operation of student activities, including all relevant manuals and web pages, and manage student activities staff including student workers.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Demonstrated work experience in event planning, project management, management of staff, student activities, budget management, and sports programs. Proficiency with technology. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with others in a student-centered environment. Ability to multitask and prioritize. The successful candidate must be willing to have a flexible work schedule for college events and be willing to work at any of the Collegeâ??s locations. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelorâ??s degree from an accredited institution strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

*All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12 month probationary period.