Job Information
BYU BYUSA Activities Coordinator in PROVO, Utah
Job Summary:
The BYUSA Activities Coordinator has primary responsibility for the Activities area in the Student Connection and LeadershipCenter, which include (1) planning, implementing, and evaluating department and university-level events throughout the year that are high-profile and technical in nature; and (2) mentoring, training, and providing policy and procedure education for student volunteers. Associated responsibilities involve collaboration with relevant administrators and campus services, club advisors, student employees, and Student Connection and Leadership Center colleagues.
All work by coordinator must be in alignment with BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU Mission, BYU Aims, and BYU Strategic Objectives. Proper alignment with BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes intentionality in building faith, a commitment to a campus culture of unity love, and belonging, exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and person integrity, and public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the restored Church of Jesus Christ.
The essential functions of this position require in person work. Any exceptions are granted by university policies through employee relations. This position is located in an on campus workspace with the expectation that work takes place on campus to provide in person services and availability to BYU students, staff, administrators, and campus community during established and regular office hours.
There is an expectation that the Activities Coordinator remain current and relevant in the field. There is an expectation and support for ongoing professional development. Event days often require physical exertion in setting up and taking down events, extended periods of walking and standing, and enduring variable weather conditions. In addition to essential functions of the job performed during regular office hours, this position does require work on some nights and weekends for the purpose of providing services to students, achieving the objectives of departments, and contribute to the mission of Campus Life.
Essential Functions:
Program Management:
Create, develop, and hone evaluation and assessment tools, including an area purpose statement and objectives, to measure area efforts to fulfill the department Vision and Mission
Create, manage, and reconcile budgets for 18+ campus programs
Define volunteer involvement opportunities and develop and implement effective recruitment strategies, including collaborative efforts
Develop, enhance, and train on experience design and management skills and techniques to discern and execute appropriate implementation
Develop, maintain, and enhance essential campus and off-campus relationships that are key to carrying out department programs and services
Direct the experience design, volunteer involvement, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, risk management, equipment, AV support, crowd control, evaluation, administrative approval, ticketing, marketing and promotion, etc. for several department, division, and campus events that vary in size and scale.
Ensure accuracy and relevancy of data and conclusions gathered through the area evaluation and assessment process
Manage 80+ student volunteers¿ schedules, work distributions, and workloads
Promote and support innovation and technology to improve efficacy of programming in fulfilling Student Connection and Leadership Center Vision and Mission and efficiency by maximizing resources
Student Development:
Conduct weekly coordination meetings with student volunteers focused on leadership mentoring and training
Create meaningful connections from th e BYU Mission and Aims to department efforts and use of allocated resources
Ensure that student volunteers can:
Facilitate increased student involvement, leadership opportunities, progression, decision-making accountability
Provide oversight for student involvement in the budgeting and purchasing process
Scaffold a student experience that allows for spiritual, professional, and character development (e.g. oral and written communication; evaluation, assessment, and implementation skills; problem solving; experience design and management skills; religious convictions; increased awareness of strengths; goal setting and attainment)
Teach and model the Student Connection and Leadership Center Vision and Mission to student volunteers, leaders and employees
Train, teach, supervise, and direct the work of student employees
Workgroups, Committees, & Assignments:
Serve in department, division, and campus assignments as needed
Serve on 1-2 of any of the following workgroups or committees:
Serves as a member of the campus BYU Homecoming committee
Department Responsibilities:
Conduct macro and micro evaluations of department, area, and program efforts to assess inclusivity of individuals and ability to meet the needs of the collective student body
Foster and maintain relationships with college, department, and administrative connections
Maintain the integrity of the department budgeting, finance, and purchasing process
Level of Skill or Experience:
Education:
Minimum Bachelor's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education Preferred
Experience:
Preferred Master¿s degree related to Student Affairs, preferably Recreation, Experience Design, or Non-for-profit
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
Ability to collaborate, cooperate, and establish a dialogue with campus administrators, faculty members, and departments
Ability to connect Student Connection and Leadership Center activities, events, and efforts to the larger concept of experiential learning
Ability to connect with, relate to, and establish appropriate boundaries with university students
Ability to create, establish, and carry-out a vision
Ability to establish effective accountability measures, including effective goal-setting, follow-up, and success indicators
Ability to provide and follow direction
Capability to balance: individual student needs, multiple programs, deadlines, colleague needs and relationships, and departmental assignments and responsibilities
Commitment to inclusion
Demonstrated ability to teach, train, and mentor students
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience with problem-solving and ability to exercise sound judgment
Experience with supervision and management
Initiative and self-direction
Innovate in an appropriate and timely fashion
Knowledge of, and ability to, operationalize theories, strategies, and best practices related to teamwork
Knowledge of, and ability to, operationalize university mission, BYU Aims, and Student Connection and Leadership Center Vision and Mission
Managing and protecting FERPA protected student data and other sensitive department information
Mentor each student employee and volunteer in student affairs theory and practice; customer service; evaluation, assessment, and implementation; collaborative efforts; budget creation and management; and navigating university environment
Operate effectively under pressure
Possess developmental and emotional maturity
Project, budget and administer area/program allocations
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Technical and computer skills, including: word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and record keeping
Typing ability and phone etiquette
Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details:
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2024