Student Program Coord

Appointment Full-time Equivalency

1.00

Reports To Position Title

Director of Campus Activities

Target Hourly/Salary Rate

$31,000 target entry commensurate with qualifications

Pay Level

06

Pay Base

Salary

Recruitment Summary

New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Develop activities and events that will meet the needs of the growing diverse student population. Develop and facilitate educational workshops designed to promote student leadership and personal development. Develop strategies to promote activities and events that utilize both traditional and social media marketing. Collaborate with other members of the university community to promote university sponsored programs: academic and student success areas. Evaluate the effectiveness of all programming efforts. Manage budgets for the programming board and all subcommittees. Coordinate the recruitment and training of student volunteers. Assist in the training and guidance of student clubs/organizations and faculty advisors. Represent the Campus Activities office on university committees as necessary

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Experience

No previous work experience required.

Classification Summary

Provides academic, financial aid/scholarship, financial literacy, and advisement services to targeted student populations. Plans, develops, and implements community outreach activities and/or campus recruitment and/or retention programs.

Classification Standard Duties

Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other appropriate sources. Coordinates with other organizational units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems. Prepares form letters, individual letters, and information packets in support of group and/or individual recruitment efforts; attends and participates in individual and group orientation and other information dissemination sessions. Plans, develops, and implements community outreach activities for underrepresented student populations. May conduct recruitment activities for targeted student populations. Coordinates retention activities including student mentor programs, tutor services, personal counseling, and study skills workshops; plans, develops, and coordinates special events. May assist and/or prepare grant proposals to fund student programs and services. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Knowledge of a range of recruitment strategies and techniques. Knowledge of targeted recruitment principles, procedures, and resources. Knowledge of student outreach services and activities.

Skills

Records maintenance skills.

Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and implement recruitment plans. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to plan community outreach projects. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. Ability to design and develop recruitment plans. Knowledge of community outreach practices.

Equivalency

An Associate’s degree and two (2) years of related experience; or, four (4) years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

The coordinator will have an understanding of the value of student activities and of the motivations of the students who participate in the activities. The coordinator will also have the ability to apply student development and learning outcomes theories, and a demonstrated ability to apply the theories in practical situations in student activities and student engagement initiatives. The coordinator will focus upon sponsoring programs which promote student success through social, cultural, multicultural, educational, and recreational activities. The coordinator will seek to implement events that will enhance co-curricular learning, cultivate a strong sense of community, encourage civic engagement, and promote student involvement within the university and local community. The coordinator will ensure that all programs are intentional, collaborative, inclusive, and effectively promoted throughout the university. The coordinator will work closely with the executive boards of the student organizations to create sound organizational structures, student organization management and promote student organization growth and stability. The coordinator will have demonstrated their involvement in student activities as an undergraduate/graduate student.

Required Certification/License

Special Requirements

Other Departmental Requirements

Standard Work Schedule

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If not a Standard Work Schedule, please describe

Physical Work Location State

NM-New Mexico

Physical Work Location County, if in New Mexico

DA-Dona Ana

Work Site

Contingent Upon Funding

Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligible Posting Announcement Statement

This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Tenure Track

No

Posting Date

03/28/2017

Closing Date

05/31/2017

Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional)

08/01/2017

Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional)

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

Quicklink for Posting

http://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/27746

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.