Student Life Advisor - Westshore

SUMMARY

Works with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive student life program for assigned campus that meets the needs of the college community. Promotes opportunities for student involvement in student organizations that contribute to the personal growth, development and retention of students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as campus-based advisor for the student newspaper
• Oversees the department’s leadership certification program, recruiting student participants, coordinating the publicity and promotion of the program, and facilitating leadership workshops
• Advises the student government on program planning encouraging creativity and innovation
• Reviews student academic records to determine eligibility for student leadership positions
• Serves as campus-based advisor for Student Programming Board
• Develops and maintains department publications and web sites assisting clubs and organizations
• Serves as liaison between the student body and the Director, addressing student concerns and bringing issues to their attention
• Assists with the planning, execution and evaluation of Student Life sponsored events
• Works with Director to develop strategies to ensure effective publicity and promotion of student life activities
• Makes recommendations to Director regarding budgetary decisions on programs for the campus, newspaper and leadership program expenses
• Maintains database on Banner of student newspaper and programming board members and student leadership program participants for reporting to accreditors and institutional leaders
• Affords support for commencement and other college wide events as needed
• Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience/Training: Bachelor’s degree Minimum of one year of college work experience in student life
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to maintain confidentiality of student academic records Sensitivity to respond appropriate to the needs of the community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience/Training: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, English, or a related field Master's degree Newspaper experience including knowledge of First Amendment rights Experience coordinating events and activities Experience developing and updating web sites
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of prior review/prior constraint in regards to a student newspaper

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to occasionally stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to regularly walk.
• Must be able to frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Special vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in an environment with a moderate noise level and continuous interruptions.