Job Description:

The coordinator of Community Engagement is the direct advisor for departmental student organizations in Student Life. They will serve as the primary advisor for the Queer Student Association and secondary support advisor to all departmental student groups advised by Student Life by assisting in the response to crisis and student well-being concerns and connect students to the appropriate campus resources.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with planning, development, and implementation of designated student programs and services.


• Serving as the direct advisor for departmental student organizations in Student Life. This will include regular meetings (weekly/biweekly/monthly) with executive boards and individual meetings with members of executive and leadership boards and community members.


• Serving as the primary advisor for the Queer Student Association and secondary support advisor to all departmental student groups advised by Student Life.


• Assesses the needs of students and helps to develop and implement targeted programs and services.


• Serves as liaison with offices on and off campus.


• Counsels' students, facilitates support groups, and advises student organizations.


• Assists students in resolving academic problems and helps evaluate students for proper placement in class levels.


• Conducts workshops, seminars, classes and other special programs for students.


• Maintains records, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files.


• Assists with development and administration of office policies and procedures.


• Researches, collects and analyzes data or information and preparing reports or responses to inquiries.


• Creates student newsletters, brochures, handbooks, and other publications.


• May coordinate or assist in the coordination of special projects or student related events.


• Performs carious duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases.


• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.


• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.


• Ability to communicate well and build quickly with students, faculty and staff.

Required Working Conditions:

• Sit for long period of time.


• Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry.


• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.


•  Standard office environment.


• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.


• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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