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Coordinator for Student Life, Student Involvement

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

The Division of Student Affairs is an integral part of the campus community and works collaboratively with the other divisions of the university in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the university. Successful candidates will embody the values of Student Affairs at James Madison University and will infuse these values in their day-to-day practice.

Student Affairs Values

• Focusing on Students
• Leading Courageously
• Transcending Boundaries
• Creating Belonging
• Embracing Innovation and Change
• Honoring and Valuing Our Staff
• Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Student Life at James Madison University is currently seeking applicants for the Coordinator for Student Life, Student Involvement position. The Student Life Department at James Madison University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all of its forms. We embrace self-discovery, belonging, and authentic engagement with each other and our communities. We value inclusion, innovation, and a focus on students.

The Coordinator for Student Life, Student Involvement is part of Student Activities and Involvement (SAI), which is comprised of student organizations and programming. This position reports to the Associate Director for Student Life, Student Activities and Involvement.

• Supervise Graduate Assistant for Programming. Provide training, leadership, mentoring and evaluation.
• Responsible for programs including, but not limited to:
  o Tea Time
  o Crafternoon
  o De Stress Fest
  o Find Your Fit
  o Weeks of Welcome programming
  o Student Organization Awards and Recognition Ceremony
• Manage the Club House Resource Center for all recognized organizations and departmental programming.
• Supervise the SAI Front Desk/Club House staff of approximately seven student employees.
• Serve as one of the administrators for the organization management system and as the liaison for campus departments.
• Manage the student organization affiliate advisor registration process.
• Create and distribute newsletter to student organizations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of ongoing assessment efforts.
• Assist in the creation of zero-based budget for Student Activities and Involvement.
• Participate in Student Life departmental meetings. Serve on appropriate committees within the department and division.
  Other duties as assigned.

To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/11906  or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F1868. Pay Range: $38,000-$41,000.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and meeting the diverse needs of a college student population.
• Experience advising and/or supervising students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student involvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory.
• Ability to create, implement, and evaluate student-centered programs.
• Ability to foster a collaborative environment and work across organizational lines.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member.