Student Engagement Coordinator (2 positions)

UW-Stout Involvement Center welcomes applications for two (2) full-time Student Engagement Coordinator (SEC) positions. We are seeking dynamic team members committed to student success, development, and growth through extracurricular activity, involvement, and leadership.

Position 1 | SEC – Activities & Events

Position 2 | SEC – Social Events & Community Engagement

UW-Stout’s Involvement Center team is a vibrant group who are passionate about enriching the student experience, offering services, support, and programming. As a unit of the Student Centers department, they support the overall mission to opportunities that support the personal development and learning of all UW-Stout students. The Student Centers is part of the greater UW-Stout community, which is a small and friendly campus with a unique polytechnic mission. They are seeking a team member that is passionate about working with students, creative with programming, excited for unique opportunities that arise each day, and committed to promoting the development of an equitable and inclusive environment.

The job description and UW Title for these positions is: Student Affairs Manager Job Code: AE193

QUALIFICATIONS

Required for both positions

• A Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent education and work experience
• One year of professional experience (or two years of graduate student experience) in programming, performing arts/lecture event planning, student organization support, student/human development or closely related professional activities
• Demonstrated event planning experience, and knowledge of student/human development and/or student leadership, developmental leadership, or organizational leadership

Preferred for both positions

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, or a related field of study
• Prior experience working with student leaders, student development, or organizational development
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, innovate, and work with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in establishing a climate (work environment) that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion in a campus community
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and the impact on the student experience

Position 1 | SEC – Activities & Events

Candidates who have previous experience in contracting, marketing, or developing major events are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Responsibilities: This person advises the student programming board, supervises the design and social media teams, and serves as an event consultant to student organizations, departments, and division functions (i.e. BluRah). Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Specific duties listed below:

Advise and support Blue Devil Productions (BDP), the campus programming board

• Advise Blue Devil Productions (BDP) student programming operations – will demonstrate a commitment to hiring diverse candidates and support their development with quality programming.
• Support the students in their development of quality programs and events keeping in mind the diverse needs of the student body and underrepresented students

Supervise the Student Life Design Team

• Oversee all recruiting, hiring, training and supervision of student graphic designers, multimedia, animation, and digital production team – will demonstrate a commitment to hiring diverse candidates

Marketing, Promotion, & Social Media Supervision (Rotating assignment)

This portion of the position serves as an annual departmental rotating responsibility between these options: Fraternity & Sorority Life advising, Stoutonia student newspaper advising, Judicial Board advising and event registration, and social media & outreach management.

Involvement, Leadership, and Student Centers Contributions

• Support the assessment of department programs, student development learning outcomes, and leadership development – specifically BDP, social media, and contracting – and partner with the provost’s office on shared assessment aligned with Stout’s general education learning outcomes
• Maintain a working knowledge and serve as part of the team to promote, educate, and maximize our student engagement platform
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the personal development leadership series and the associated tracking and rewards (currently named Adulting 101) and in partnership with academic programs and EDI unit offerings
• Support UW-Stout’s mission of inclusive excellence in programming choices and in professional development
• Support the training, development, and recognition of student employees of the Student Centers
• Participate in professional contributions such as institutional committee work, applied research, regional and national association membership, and involvement
• Other duties as assigned

Position 2 | SEC – Social Events & Community Engagement

Candidates who have the ability to successfully manage student employees and promote their ongoing development and experience in student and/or community engagement or service activities are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Responsibilities: The person in this position is a member of the Involvement Center team, a sub-unit of the Student Centers. This person supervises a graduate student who advises the social events team and the Stoutreach events lead. Provides direct supervision of the Involvement desk staff and maintains the professional customer services of our front facing team. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Specific duties listed below:

Supervise and support program series’ that focus on social events and community engagement

• Hire, train, and supervise program leads social events and Stoutreach programming – will demonstrate a commitment to hiring diverse candidates
• Support the student leaders who provide quality programs and events in entertainment, volunteerism, and community engagement and social program series’
• Collaborate with community and campus stakeholders surrounding voter education, community involvement, and civic engagement
• Update and maintain campus community engagement, social responsibility, and voter education websites
• Coordinate all campus Stoutreach community engagement programming and events including,
• Support students seeking opportunities in social responsibility and community engagements
• Coordinate and assist the Stout Student Association in executing major voter registration events
• Advise the Legislative Affairs Director of the Stout Student Association

Supervise Involvement Desk operations.

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise 8-12 involvement specialists
• Oversee the daily operations of the Involvement Desk and Involvement Specialists. Manage the projects and assignments of the student employee team
• Manage department services to student organizations
• Responsible for upholding the university and department mission, instilling the department mission, vision, and values with a commitment to student success in the staff team through ongoing training and leadership development
• Facilitate updates and market the student organizational services provided by the department and desk
• Manage the campus daily email communications

Advise the Judicial Board & Event approval process (Rotating assignment)

This portion of the position serves as an annual departmental rotating responsibility between these options: Fraternity & Sorority Life advising, Stoutonia student newspaper advising, Judicial Board advising and event registration, and social media & outreach management.

• Advise SSA appointed Chief Justice in case review, process development, and procedure
• Advise the Chief Justice in the selection and training of justices
• Provide guidance in the coordination of procedures and communications, following the code of conduct, and being present in all process events unless there is cause for recusal
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students to support member service on the nonacademic misconduct board
• Review, revise, and conduct the event review process for student organizations
• Collaborate with campus departments to update the process for travel, prizes, food, and other workflow related processes

Involvement, Leadership, and Student Center Contributions

• Serve on the UW-System Community Engagement Professionals Networking group
• Support the assessment of department programs, student development learning outcomes, and leadership development – specifically home-grown programming, volunteer opportunities, and civic and community engagement efforts, and partner with the provost’s office on shared assessment aligned with Stout’s general education learning outcomes
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Social Responsibility and Community Engagement leadership development activities and the associated tracking and rewards
• Maintain a working knowledge and serve as part of the team to promote, educate, and maximize our student engagement platform
• Support the training, development, and recognition of student employees of the Student Centers
• Support UW-Stout’s mission of inclusive excellence in programming choices and in professional development
• Provide workshops, in the support of student and student employee leadership development and in partnership with academic programs and EDI offerings
• Participate in professional contributions such as institutional committee work, applied research, regional and national association membership, and involvement
• Other duties as assigned

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

UW-Stout’s Student Centers team is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.

Student Centers’ Mission

To be a student focused community that offers: gathering places, services, and opportunities in support of learning and personal growth in a safe, positive, and welcoming environment.

Your place is waiting for you

At the center of campus lives the Memorial Student Center (MSC), a place that will help make Stout home. Whether students pay us a visit for their morning cup of coffee, get projects printed for a class, take a nap between classes, or attend a student org meeting, you’ll find it’s the heart of campus. But more than this, it’s a community - a community that allows students to find their place while at Stout.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, March 19, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after that date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

1. Cover letter (* See below)
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Also include a statement demonstrating your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that supports students’ success.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Nicole Eastman-Frazier

Phone: 715-232-5622

Email: eastmanni@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Malinda Hebert

Phone: 715-232-5831

Email: hebertm@uwstout.edu

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

An innovative leader within the University of Wisconsin System, the University of Wisconsin-Stout offers an unparalleled career-focused education that integrates applied learning, theory and research and real-world experiences to prepare our students for the future. At UW-Stout, our students think and do from day one, and we’re proud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us.

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum annual starting salary of $50,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

All qualified candidates meeting application requirements will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. UW-Stout provides equal opportunity to all persons and is committed to inclusive excellence. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the UW System and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire, if applicable.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

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