Senior Student Program Coordinator

Reporting to the Associate Director of Orientation Programs, this position is responsible for fostering a commitment to student success by actively developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and services that enrich student learning, build and maintain a strong sense of community and support the social and personal development of incoming undergraduate students at the University of Oklahoma.

The position provides leadership, program development, administration, and programming for Camp Crimson and other New Student Program events. Specific duties include fostering relationships with student, staff, faculty, and community partners; supporting the planning and execution of New Sooner Orientation and Camp Crimson events, leading all student leader recruitment, training, hiring, efforts.

Job Duties:

• Design, implement, and manage programs and initiatives within Camp Crimson.
• Student Recruitment and Training: This position is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training of a student executive team composed of Operations Staff (4-6 students), Senior Camp Guides and Camp Guides (18-24 students) and Crimson Crew (approximately 20 students). The executive team is selected in the fall semester and then they work in the spring semester and summer in their role. Depending on their role they can work up to 20 hours a week.
• Managing and supervision of Senior Camp Guides, Camp Guides and Small Group Leaders: Senior Camp Guides/Camp Guides (18-24): these students work primarily during the spring semester and summer to support Camp Crimson planning, Small Group Leaders, and students during Camp Crimson. Small Group Leaders (200-500): these student volunteers work over 3 months and support incoming students during Camp Crimson.
• Marketing: Develop and execute a marketing plan to recruit and retain student leaders. This marketing plan should engage campus partners within Student Affairs and academic units.
• Training: Build relationships and collaborate with on and off campus stakeholders to create training and development programming for Senior Camp Guides, Camp Guides and Small Group Leaders.
• Assessment: Develop assessment for Camp Crimson student staff (Exec and SGLs). Modify and improve training based on assessment results. Identify and implement long- and short-term planning goals, and strategies. Assess goals and student satisfaction.
• Engage in strategic planning with New Student Programs Orientation Staff to ensure programs are consistent with the mission of the University, Division of Student Affairs, and student needs.
• Assist with program delivery of various programs within New Student Programs (NSP). NSP is comprised of multiple programs in addition to those overseen by this role, including: Camp Crimson: Winter Welcome, Freshman Week, Start Sooner, Crimson Commitment, Transfer Leadership Class, Class Council. Assist in setting up, staffing, and tearing down events designed and implemented by other NSP staff members when needed.
• Attend various events or meetings and serve on committees that support the mission of New Student Programs.
• Plan and coordinate activities, events, or special projects for New Student Programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree AND: 12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writings.
• Composition and proofreading 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 rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations

Advertised Physical Requirements: Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Department Preferences: Master's Degree in Adult and Higher Education, or related field; 24 months of Student Affairs experience; Experience working with first year and transfer students; Experience working in orientation and transition programs.

Supervision: Student Coordinators (6) Camp Guides (40-60) Small Group Leaders (200-500)

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.