Student Activities Coordinator

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values, and community standards of Goshen College are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Students, the Student Activities Coordinator (SAC) is responsible for providing direction and oversight of campus-wide programming on Goshen College’s campus that promotes an engaged, inclusive, and healthy community. The SAC will provide supervision to a team of student leaders (Campus Activities Council) for planning events and will partner with other campus departments. The SAC will develop effective leadership training for student staff and contribute to the development of a positive campus spirit and identity. The SAC will work to build a thriving culture among Goshen College’s various student clubs and organizations, including providing oversight to the campus’ affinity groups. The SAC will participate in the on-call Resident Director rotation to provide support and intervention for incidents of student crisis and misconduct. 

This role involves regular work during evenings and weekends. The SAC will be provided with an on-campus apartment and 65-block meal plan. This is a 10-month position running August through May.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with diverse groups
• Ability to plan innovative activities and to creatively market and promote activities and positions
• Ability to work nights, and weekends; balance many tasks simultaneously and work well both independently and cooperatively with others
• Ability to respond to crisis management situations and mental health crises that require engagement with mental health providers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to write and speak clearly
• Professional demeanor and maturity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with recreational administration, working with young adults, organizing student activities, or event planning
• Culturally competent
• Ability to work with both campus and external communities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed

Essential Functions:

Student Activities -40%

• Plans and oversees major Student Life activities throughout the course of the academic year
• Partners and assists Residence Life, Campus Ministries, student clubs, Athletics, and Intramural Sports with event management
• Consults and works with the Events Office to ensure Student Life programming aligns with the campus events calendar
• Consults with AVI Fresh food service for catering major events on campus
• Creates marketing for student activities to encourage a wide variety of students to attend
• Consults with ITS on technical equipment and student help for campus events
• Manages bookings for outside entertainment brought to campus for events (i.e. musicians, DJs, comedians, etc.)

Student Leadership Development – 10%

• Supervises 4-8 student leaders (Campus Activities Council) in planning major campus-wide social events
• Meets weekly with the student leader team to plan events and engage in leadership formation activities
• Meet individually with student leaders, as needed, to provide feedback and guidance
• Participates as a member of the Student Life leadership hiring working group

Student Clubs and Organizations – 30%

• Works with Student Senate to ensure all student clubs and organizations adhere to relevant campus policies
• Provides guidance for students leading clubs and organizations
• Oversees the campus affinity groups
• Ensures advisors for affinity groups understand their role and responsibilities
• Oversee timecards for student leaders of affinity groups

Administrative Responsibilities – 10%

• Administers student activities budget for student payroll, event supplies, performers, and marketing material
• Effectively utilizes professional standards (i.e. CAS Standards) to ensure alignment of the Campus Activities Council with best practices in the field
• Conducts an annual review and update of CAC’s guiding documents (position handbooks, event planning guides, etc.)
• Participates in campus committees as assigned by the Associate Dean of Students

Student Care and Crisis – 10%

• Participates in the on-call Resident Director (OCRD) rotation
• Participates in weekly OCRD wrap-up meetings

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the department head. Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Benefits:

The college offers a wide-array of benefits to its employees. Here are some primary offerings:

• Health/Prescription (employee premium is paid by Goshen College)
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/Long-Term Disability (at no cost to employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (at no cost to employee)
• Retirement (403(b))
• Tuition discount
• 14 paid holidays
• Vacation/Sick leave
• Lunch discount program

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application or sent electronically to [email protected].

Required:

• Complete the online Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application
• Letter of application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• A list of 3 professional references with contact information

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully. The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

Contact HR

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (574) 535-7111