Job Title:

Coordinator, Student Governance

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $41,731 - $45,000

Basic Function:

Assist in the development of a comprehensive student leadership program which complements and supports the mission of the university and enriches the quality of student learning. Provide day-to-day support and advising to the Undergraduate Student Government, their programs, and financial allocations. Reports to Assistant Director, Student Governance or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Serve as an advisor to Undergraduate Student Government (USG), and as the primary advisor to USG's Director of Finance and Administration for the budget and funding allocation process.

Promote continuity and excellence in student leadership and organizational success.

Work with the Student Organizations Support Office to provide training to student organization officers and advisors on polices and procedures for accessing allocations and other funding mechanisms on campus.

Inform and educate student organization officers and advisors of federal, state, local, and Kent State policies, regulations, and procedures that govern student funding related matters.

Supervise graduate assistants and student employees; includes recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, development, and evaluating graduate assistants and student employees.

Advice and support the general programmatic and contractual needs for all registered student organizations; advise and guide direct staff support to major student organizations and activities; provide support to other registered student organizations as needed or requested.

Assist with general activities and programs sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and the Division of Student Life.

Review and update policies and procedures; prepare annual evaluations and reports.

Serve on department, division, and university committees as needed or requested by the Director and Assistant Director.

Perform related duties and assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Two years of relevant experience. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

License/Certification:

None. 

Knowledge Of:

Student development theories
Personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite *
Student leadership development theory
Budgeting *
General policies, procedures, and regulations in higher education
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communications *
Developing and adhering to budgets for projects
Prioritizing tasks and projects *
Meeting targeted deadlines

Ability To:

Manage people and projects
Work nontraditional hours
Work independently and as part of a team in a self-directed manner *
Collaborate with a diverse group of constituents
Provide leadership and direction *
Communicate effectively with all components of the university and external constituents

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.