Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Coordinator

The Office of Student Activities and Student Engagement is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. The mission of the department is to provide cultural, social, and recreational programs that enhance the overall educational development of students and promote programs that enhance campus culture and campus traditions. The department is also responsible for administrative advising of select student organizations including the Student Activities Council and AUTOS Commuter Student Association; oversees Fraternity and Sorority Life and FSU Honda Campus All-Star Program; coordinates Student Leadership Development and the Safe Zone program and lyceum programs; and implements special events for Welcome Week, Homecoming and Spring Rodeo Week.

The Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Coordinator will provide leadership, direction, and support through programmatic and strategic efforts for developing and coordinating a structured comprehensive leadership development and civic engagement program. This position will coordinate and implement the ongoing vision, development and assessment of programs, trainings, and experiences centered on leadership education, community service, volunteerism, civic engagement, and voter empowerment initiatives to assist with personal and leadership development. Additionally, this position coordinates student recognition and award programs. The Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Coordinator supports an integrated service delivery to boosts engagement, progress and success and monitors the student experience.

This position reports directly to the Director of Student Activities and Student Engagement.

Educational Requirements and Experience

* A Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or College Student Development or related degree is required.

* 2-3 years of work related experience ideally in a higher education environment advising student organizations, leadership development, and/or campus programming.

* Demonstrated understanding of issues of diversity; demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect and appreciation for diversity and pluralism among students and staff required.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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