The Student Organizations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring high-quality on-campus programming, fostering student leadership, and promoting risk management through oversight of the Inter-Club Council (ICC) and its affiliated organizations. This role also provides financial accountability and stewardship of student fees by managing a portion of the "Campus Life Fee." As a member of the Student Affairs team who works closely with students, the coordinator is expected to serve as a Christian role model, supporting the mission and values of the University.

Duties

• Oversee and advise the Inter-Club Council executive board. Provide mentoring on funding requests, campus programming, risk management and leadership development.
• Manage online club software portal "Peppervine" through which student organizations disseminate information, keep club, and make University requests.
• Cooperatively advise clubs/club leaders (e.g. academic, cultural, Greek-letter, service, special interest, spiritual organizations) in campus programming, event planning, University policies, and risk management.
• Coordinate the Campus Life Fee advisory board meetings consisting of student leadership from the ICC, Student Government Association, Student Programming Board, and the Student Wellness Advisory Board.
• Assist with the implementation of ICC and Greek-letter organization leadership trainings, conferences, and presentations. Develop program content for Peppervine, event planning, risk management, and University policies.
• Chair the Student Advisory Committee consisting of Student Affairs professionals with the purpose of approving of club registration.
• Participate in ongoing assessment projects with Student Activities staff. Assist with data collection, assessment meetings, and writing program reports as well as pertinent sections of the Student Activities annual report.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Event planning, and risk management experience.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith with student development theories and practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, event management and planning skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and students from varied backgrounds.
• Personal faith in Jesus Christ; active involvement in a local church; demonstrated support for the Christian mission of the University.
• Experience with Google Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, and various social media platforms.

Preferred:

• Completed (or in progress) Master's degree.
• Experience in student development, and working in a college environment.
• Experience mentoring and training others.
• Experience working in a University setting.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and uphold confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve and manage conflict.
• Ability to create inclusive and accessible student learning and development experiences and to build thriving intercultural communities.
• Proficiency with Canva.
• Experience with Campus Groups (or other organizational platforms).

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $24.30 - $27.00 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.