Programming Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121532Staff

Working Title

Programming Coordinator

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative / Professional

Regular / Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Coordinator for Programs and Special Events has primary responsibility for advising the Govs Programming Council and campus-wide special events.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence.

The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for the planning of all campus-wide programs and special events including monthly diversity awareness programs.
• Responsible for planning and implementing special events collaboratively with students, staff and faculty (e.g. Family Weekend, Welcome Back Week, First Friday, etc.).
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, advising and training a diverse population of students to assist in the development of campus programs through the Govs Programming Council.
• Responsible for processing all related contracts associated with programs and events.
• Responsible for development, coordination and distribution of a campus-wide programs and events calendar and event publicity.
• Responsible for developing and providing programs that respond to the diverse needs and interests of APSU students with special attention to a commuter and non-traditional student population.
• Participate in planning, analysis, development and implementation of short and long-term goals for the Office of Student Life and Engagement.
• Act as a program and special event planning assistant for orientation activities.
• Responsible for the assessment of campus events and services.
• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses and attending training and / or courses as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of learning outcomes associated with programming and student development philosophy.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) as well as SungardHE Banner and demonstrate a commitment to using technology to support the goals of the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and reports and effectively examine and analyze data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively monitor budget and associated receipts and expenditures.
• Ability to effectively plan, promote, conduct and evaluate events and programs for the University community.
• Ability to make rational, sound and ethical decisions.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.

Physical Requirements

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization (Master's preferred).
• Experience negotiating contracts (concerts, comedians, special events).
• Previous work experience involving the programming of events either in a higher education setting or on the professional level .
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills.
• A background check will be required for the successful applicant.
• An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

03 / 25 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.