Clubs & Organizations Coordinator - Student Engagement

Grand Canyon University’s department of Student Engagement is seeking a Clubs & Organizations Coordinator to facilitate student success through programs and services connecting students to campus and community organizations, activities, civic engagement and other students.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day oversight of the club’s program. Serves as general advisor to all clubs and as a primary advisor to clubs temporarily without a GCU advisor.

• Assists in identifying and developing student leaders.

• Provides leadership training to Club officers and representatives throughout the year.

• Coordinates, plans and implements related student activities on- and off-campus.

• Tracks club expenditures and maintains adherence to club budget.

• Generates new ideas and ways to engage club students and to improve engagement with existing Clubs.

• Conducts training for application software which tracks student engagement activity.

• Assists in developing Club policies and procedures in accordance with the University and departmental mission and philosophy.

• Acts as participating Board Member of GCU Clubs.

• Evaluates effectiveness of Clubs Program, collects information and prepares reports.

• Represents the University, department and Clubs to external groups.

• Plans, facilitates and attends meetings related to Clubs, club students and student leadership.

• Communicates regularly with Club advisors and representatives to share information and resources; ensures website is updated regularly and accurately and keeps manuals and other written materials up to date.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of necessary supplies for student leaders to market events and activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (business, education, social science, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution.

• Minimum of (1) to three (3) years’ experience with clubs program coordination through colleges, community organizations, and/ or civic engagement preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.

• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Must have a clean driving record.

• Capable of working independently with minimal direction or oversight.

• Meticulous with a keen attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Outstanding communications skills, including verbal and written with a good command of the English language.

• Good relationship management skills and ability to work cohesively in a team environment requiring good social and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to foster a campus climate that is welcoming and supportive of the University’s diverse student body.

• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects of varying sizes and detail requirement.

• Ability to cope with changing priorities, rolling deadlines and a fast-paced environment effectively.

• Flexibility with varying work schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends when necessary.

• Computer proficiency including email, internet, MS Office Suite, social media platforms and other software applications.