Position Introduction:

Do you enjoy being part of a team? Looking for some extra perks that come along with the job? Seeking a dynamic environment where you can help college students achieve their personal and professional goals? Look no further: You can be part of the Gallogly College of Engineering’s Office of Career Development for Engineers and Scientists (CDES), where you will serve as the Engineering Student Life Coordinator. In this role, you will advise our registered student organizations (RSOs), coach students as they develop leadership skills, connect students with employers, manage the Engineering Student Life (ESL) website, supervise the ESL graduate assistant, and more. You will work closely with faculty, Gallogly College Student Affairs staff, OU Student Affairs, Financial Services, and the OU Career Center. As part of CDES, you will also enjoy the extra perks that come along with being a staff member at the University of Oklahoma. Perks include but are not limited to the following:

• 27 days of paid time off per year, increasing with years of service
• 14 paid holidays
• Financial support for higher education, for both you and your children
• Retirement plan options
• Healthcare plan options to meet your medical, dental and financial needs
• An employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $300 per year
• On-campus fitness and recreation centers, museums, gardens, and restaurants

Essential Duties

Assesses the needs of students and helps to develop and implement targeted programs and services. Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Counsels students and advises registered student organizations, which includes:
  
  • Leading monthly meetings for student organization leaders.
  • Administering the internal student organization funding allocation process.
  • Conducting workshops and other special programs for students.
  • Serving as liaison with offices on and off campus.
• Works with employers seeking to hire GCoE students, which includes:
  
  • Managing the fall and spring engineering career fairs.
  • Coordinating employer recruitment and networking events throughout the year.
  • Coordinating GCoE’s efforts with OU’s Career Center.
• Researches, collects, and analyzes data; prepares reports or responses to inquiries; maintains office records.
• Manages internal and external communication, including student newsletters, the ESL webpage, ESL’s presence on OU’s digital student engagement platform, and other publications.
• Coordinates special events, including those related to fall and spring commencement; performs other duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate well and build quickly with students, faculty and staff.
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

The Engineering Student Life Coordinator will report to the CDES Co-Director for Student Leadership Development, Dr. Kim Wolfinbarger.

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Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.