Campus Life & Student Activities Specialist (Education Support Spec II)

In coordination with the Coordinator of Student Life & Engagement, the Campus Life & Student Activities Specialist creates and implements a variety of campus-specific activities and services related to the student experience, to include, but not be limited to, various social activities, co-curricular programs, and recreational and wellness awareness activities at the Middletown Campus. Additionally, the Specialist will assist with college-wide programs related to diversity and global awareness, Veterans Week, and other programs, as assigned. They will collaborate with various student services and academic divisions to offer area-specific programs and promote inclusivity and equitability through student engagement best practices.
Core responsibilities will include:

• Plans, markets, and implements student activities and events
• Collaborates with college and community stakeholders to develop engagement, recreational, and wellness programs
• Creates and promotes co-curricular programs
• Promotes Student Life & Engagement efforts
• Assist with first-year experience programming
• Supports the Coordinator of Student Life & Engagement
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Proven subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials
• Strong organizational and leadership skills (ability to multitask, maintain a level of organization and attention to detail).
• Experience working with a diverse population (ability to relate to students of diverse backgrounds).
• Experience with program planning (ability to plan within a set budget, book venues, work with internal and external constituents, manage logistics for events and activities, etc.).

• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Experience marketing events across multiple platforms preferred.
• Experience in offering activities and building awareness around recreation and wellness. preferred.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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