Coordinator/Student Programs

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for coordinating and executing the promotion of student program’s initiatives, activities, and events to increase the visibility of student programs and Union Program Council (UPC) in order to enhance student involvement and success.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Program coordination-specific

45%: Develop, coordinate, execute, and evaluate programs in coordination with student-volunteer committees. Attend student-volunteer committee meetings. Advise, guide, and mentor student-volunteers to encourage student involvement and develop future leaders. Oversee program execution logistics (to include set-ups and tear-downs). Anticipate, plan, and troubleshoot program safety and security scenarios. Ensure effective communication and coordination with community stakeholders and vendors to encourage successful outcomes. Manage schedule to balance long and non-traditional working hours.

30%: Understand, review, and negotiate contract terms with agents, performers, entertainers, venues, and the like. Submit contracts to university counsel for legal review prior to execution. Seek final contract review and approval from supervisor. Execute contract while ensuring agreed upon provisions are met.

10%: Assist with committee budget development. Monitor and ensure spending is within financial parameters. Submit timely payment requests and receipts of expenditures. Serve on both internal and external committees. Perform other duties as assigned and instructed.

Departmental functions

15%: Hire, train, manage and evaluate assigned student assistant position(s). Manage employee work schedules based on departmental need and in alignment with budget. Anticipate changing priorities and special projects; schedule/adjust employee workloads as necessary.

Salary range: $42,224 to $46,446 annually. This position is non-exempt from overtime. The Union offers a robust benefits package. To apply, visit union.k-state.edu/