Student Life Coordinator - 3 Vacancies

About the role

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. It is an Hispanic-serving institution, ranks third in the nation for Black student success, and is among the top ten institutions for promoting student social mobility. John Jay serves a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students, including nearly half who are first-generation college attendees and those from low-income families or underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Work with student leaders and organizations to develop and implement programs and activities of student interest, with a foundation in learning outcomes.
• Advise and direct student organization leaders regarding event planning, purchasing, ordering, travel, and other logistics of student organization business.
• Aid and provide guidance to student organization leaders in terms of budget creation; manage expenditures while creating a sound organizational structure.
• Review and sign off on all student organization paperwork for speakers, entertainers, marketing and promotion items and supplies, etc.
• Aid student organization members in understanding procedures including, but not limited to travel policy, marketing, space reservation, Student Activities Association paperwork, budget submission, provision of food and beverage policy, and V.I.P guest policy.
• Assist with the planning and organization of CSIL events including but not limited to Involvement Fair, Spring Fest, John Jays Got Talent, L.I.D.S., and various celebratory events.
• Assist with the planning, organization and implementation of club leader training programs.
• Be responsible for one of the following: Manage the Student Council Elections, Manage CSIL website and social media accounts, Produce the CSIL Newsletter, Manage implementation of Leadership, Integrity, Diversity, and Service (L.I.D.S.), Direct the publication and yearly update of the Student Organization Guide, Provide supervision for evening student activities and events; register, approve, and provide services and consultation to student organization members and advisors.
• Support the goals and objectives of CSIL within the needs of the John Jay community and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Evening hours are required.
• Work hours for this position: 4 days/week 10 am - 6 pm, 1 day/week 1 pm - 9 pm, some weekends are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) years related experience working with college students preferred.
• Proficient administrative skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Event planning and management experience in a college or university setting preferred.
• Excellent understanding of social media.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.
• Possess the flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency.