POSITION DETAILS

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason, and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Student Affairs at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is dedicated to advancing student success and fostering an inclusive campus environment. The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL) supports more than 60 student clubs and organizations, provides hands-on leadership development opportunities, and connects students to meaningful community service experiences.

This position reports directly to the Associate Director of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. The Student Life Coordinator will perform the following duties:

• Work with student leaders and organizations to develop and implement programs and activities of student interest, with a foundation in learning outcomes.
• Advise and directs student organization leaders regarding event planning, purchasing, ordering, travel, and other logistics of student organization business.
• Assist and provide guidance to student organization leaders in terms of budget creation; manage expenditures while creating a sound organizational structure.
• Review and sign off on all student organization paperwork for speakers, entertainers, marketing and promotion items and supplies, etc.
• Assist student organization members in understanding procedures including, but not limited to travel policy, marketing, space reservation, Student Activities Association paperwork, budget submission, provision of food and beverage policy, and V.I.P guest policy.
• Assist with the planning and organization of CSIL events including but not limited to Involvement Fair, Spring Fest, John Jays Got Talent, L.I.D.S., and various celebratory events.
• Assist with the planning, organization and implementation of club leader training programs.
• Be responsible for one of the following: Manage the Student Council Elections; Manage CSIL website and social media accounts; Producing the CSIL Newsletter.
• Be responsible for one of the following: Manage implementation of Leadership, Integrity, Diversity, and Service (L.I.D.S.); Direct the publication and yearly update of the Student Organization Guide; Coordinates Fall and Spring Involvement Fairs.
• Provide supervision for evening student activities and events; register, approve, and provide services and consultation to student organization members and advisors.
• Support the goals and objectives of CSIL within the needs of the John Jay community and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Evening hours are required. Work hours for this position: 4 days/week 10 am - 6 pm; 1 day/week 1 pm - 9 pm. Some weekends are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years related experience working with college students preferred
• Proficient administrative skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Event planning and management experience in a college or university setting preferred
• Excellent understanding of social media
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills
• Possess the flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments