University Events Coordinator/S

Position SummaryBasic Function and Responsibilities : This position manages the registering of student organizations, activity planning processes, administratively managing late night events and Student Life and Engagement initiatives including Sparticipation (fall resource fair) and Springticipation (spring resource fair).

The position assumes full responsibility for working with units and committees of Michigan State University responsible for initiatives aimed at enhancing the student experience at the University.

In addition to managing and maintaining several existing initiatives, such as Sparticipation, Springticipation, RSO Fall Conference, the individual in this position will also design, direct, implement, and assess new initiatives.

New initiatives will align with the missions of the Division of Student Life and Engagement and Michigan State University.

The position exemplifies the Division's quality standards and behaviors of respectful, responsive, and resourceful. All programs under the auspices of this position seek to intentionally respond to the needs of students and the community in ways that are aligned with the university's core values of quality, inclusiveness, and connectivity.

• Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities : Manages the annual registration and re-registration of some 1000-1100 student organizationsManages the operation of major student group events on campus / activity planning process)Manages the screening and initial approval of all University financial accounts for new and returning student organizations on an annual basisProvides administrative and managerial oversite for a full-time staff member that works primarily with student planning and activity documentationProvides a supportive and safe environment and encourages student leaders' self-regulation at late-night social and major campus eventsProvides instruction and clarification of university rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to programming issuesServes as a connection between student organization leaders and advisers to the overall universityServes as a liaison between the university departments, colleges, and offices regarding student organization policies, regulations, established guidelines, and organizational managementServe as a collaborative partner in student-centered programming hosted within the Spartan Leadership Center focused on providing holistic student experiencesCo-plans, manages, and directs the annual Sparticipation and Springticipation events (fall and spring resource fairs)Coordinates the vetting of the co-curricular programs for registered student organizations and leadership opportunitiesDesigns assessment and evaluation mechanisms to ensure effectiveness of programs and processesProvide and support Late-Night ProgrammingProvide consultation to university members related to Late-Night ProgrammingSupervise graduate studentServes as a representative of Student Life and Engagement on various committees and task forces including MSU Student Union Advisory CommitteeCommunication / Interpersonal Relationships Interacts with : Senior Vice President of Student Life and Engagement, Assistant Vice Presidents for Student Development and Leadership to coordinate priorities, problem solve, and share information;
• will also communicate for advice, direction, and approvalDirector of the Office of Spartan Experiences to set priorities, share information, and problem solve;

will also communicate for advice, direction and approvalThe Office of Spartan Experiences staff in order to coordinate activities and to provide support and adviceStudents in order to advise, refer to campus resources, and discus