Coordinator, Student Engagement & Leadership

School of Visual Arts • New York, NY

3d • $52,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Coordinator of Student Engagement and Leadership will assist in the growth and management of a student-centered activities program that fosters engagement among students, leadership development and academic achievement. The Coordinator will partner with other Student Affairs colleagues to promote a campus community that values actively engaging students socially, artistically, and interpersonally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) or more years of student life or related experience
• Knowledge of advising and program planning that aim in providing students with enriched mentorship and development opportunities.
• Skill in student leadership and development.
• Skill in verbal, written and interpersonal communications to effectively engage with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in problem-solving, attention to detail and multitasking.
• Skill in learning new computer technology and web management.
• Skill in office management.
• Skill with public speaking and preparing presentation materials
• Ability in meeting time-sensitive deadlines while leading multiple, concurrent projects with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to engage and support students in a graduate setting
• Ability in understanding and being aware of diverse student populations and cultural competencies.
• Ability to provide clear and empathetic guidance tailored to individual student needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively within a fast-paced and agile team environment.
• Ability to promote student success and support institutional goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, students and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master degree with a concentration in higher education or related area, preferred.
• Student supervisory and development experience.
• Experience and/or interest in working with art students
• Experience with program design and implementation.
• Experience and/or interest in advising student clubs/organizations and student government bodies.
• Experience working in a student-centered office.
• Computer skill proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite; and web management.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a comprehensive student engagement program model that fosters the academic, artistic and interpersonal development of students.
• Hire, train and supervise the Student Affairs Student Assistant (SASA), responsible for supporting event planning efforts and other Student Engagement and Leadership initiatives.
• Directly supervise and advise student leaders involved in the student-run radio station (WSVA).
• Oversee and manage the student Club registration process through the Student Engagement and Leadership office. In collaboration with the VASA Treasurer and student workers, coordinate related elements, including club leader training, club space reservations, club budget approvals, and the procurement of club purchases.
• Partner in the supervision and development of student leaders in the Visual Arts Student Association (VASA: SVA student government), the Student Senator program, and the student-run art publication, The Visual Opinion.
• Assist in the hire, supervision, training, and evaluation of all student workers, including Orientation Leaders, Student Center staff, WSVA staff, and VASA staff.
• Assist in organizing student staff onboarding to confirm that all documentation is received for eligibility to work.
• Communicate student leader policies and requirements, and ensure compliance with institutional event-planning policies.
• Recommend student workers/leaders, including Orientation Leaders, for SVA events as needed.
• Assist with the coordination of the student government election process.
• Coordinate and carry out the SVA Student Leadership Series and select Orientation events each year.
• Assign and manage 20-120 Orientation Leaders' scheduled shifts on an ongoing basis throughout their time scheduled.
• Partner in coordinating and staffing all Student Affairs-sponsored events and other College programs including Orientation, Accepted Students Day and Open Houses.
• Support the development and maintenance of community service opportunities for members of the SVA community, as planned by the Student Affairs Student Assistant.
• Attend and supervise Student Engagement and Leadership and VASA-sponsored events, including off-campus and weekend events.
• Serve as an active Student Affairs liaison to other administrative and academic departments of the College working collaboratively to accomplish common goals.
• Manage and facilitate requisitions and payments for services rendered.
• Procure event space reservations, group rate tickets and other opportunities for student engagement, activities and entertainment.
• Manage, update and edit related media on the SVA website.
• Assist with the management of the Student Engagement and Leadership office.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level