One of the goals of the Student Activities Center is to help students get connected and involved on campus, to maximize their collegiate experience. Through a variety of events, services, and resources, the office provides students and student organizations with opportunities to connect to the university and to other students. Student Activities promotes a sense of community and loyalty to the University while serving to enhance the social, intellectual, and developmental growth of students as individuals or as members of organizations. It does this through three main areas: campus-wide events and traditions; off-campus student services; and student organization services.
Position Overview
The Coordinator of Campus-Wide Events and Traditions is a member of the Student Activities Center team and is responsible for planning large-scale events and developing spirit and traditions at UNT. While this position focuses on event planning, the primary aim is to foster the mission of the Student Activities Center, Division of Student Affairs, and University of North Texas.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and develop campus-wide programs for the University of North Texas, including but not limited to Mean Green Fling, Mean Green Blowout, and EarthFest
Coordinate and develop spirit and traditions programming for the University of North Texas, including but not limited to Founder’s Day, Homecoming and University Day
Advise the student-run Homecoming Committee
Collaborate with other departments on events, including, but not limited to First Flight
Develop resources, including fundraising, to improve the effectiveness and success of campus-wide events and traditions
Coordinate the recruitment, selection, training, and management of Homecoming Committee officers
Supervise, train, and develop a graduate assistant
Prepare and administer budget for respective programs and services
Facilitate assessment activities that help improve the Student Activities Center and campus-wide events and spirit/traditions
Create reports for respective programs and services
Coordinate risk management initiatives for respective programs and services
Promote and advertise/market Student Activities Center and respective programs and services to the general campus community
Conduct presentations and trainings related to student involvement and leadership, along with respective programs and services
Develop relationships and work closely with other departments across campus (e.g., Athletics, Fraternity and Sorority Life, University Program Council, etc.)
Serve as part of Student Activities Center staff support on all large-scale events
Represent the Student Activities Center on division and university committees, as requested
Coordinate staff moral programming
Perform related duties as assigned by the Director/Assistant Director for Spirit and Traditions
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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