Student Involvement Advisor
The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Education and Training


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Job Info


Department

CSL Center for Leadership and Involvement: Student Involvement

About the Department

The Center for Leadership & Involvement serves as the core of the co-curricular experience at the University of Chicago. CLI plays a formative role in the Campus and Student Life goal of creating a comprehensive and integrated network of services that support the academic mission and facilitate student learning, engagement, and success.

Job Summary

The Student Involvement Advisor serves as a resource for student leaders, supports organizational development, and creates and executes staff-driven programming that promotes a vibrant campus culture. As a member of the Center for Leadership and Involvement, the Student Involvement Advisor supports the mission and vision of the unit, by working with students and staff to encourage involvement in student organizations, various programs, and overall student life at the University of Chicago. This Student Involvement Advisor will develop and implement all CLI staff driven programming initiatives (including major Orientation events), advise a diverse portfolio of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), and manage the operation of our Student Activity Center.
The job administers a range of programs, events, and student activities. Assists in the development and implementation of orientation programming for incoming students and other programming that fosters student communities. Performs analysis of financial operations that support all recognized student organizations with moderate guidance from others.

Responsibilities

  • Advises and supports a diverse portfolio of student organizations. For the assigned student organizations, this could include, but is not limited to, offering programming advice and assistance, mentoring organizational leadership, attending organizational meetings and events, assessing organizational risk and ensuring compliance with University policy, developing training opportunities and materials, promoting financial competency through fiscal management accountability and skills development, and providing connection to campus resources.
  • Develops the CLI staff-driven programming calendar to engage students outside of the classroom with the goals of building community, connecting students to CLI resources, and providing access to cultural and arts experiences in the city.
  • Work in collaboration with central Campus and Student Life, as well as multiple campus partners in the development and implementation of activities in support of major University traditions, including the management of several University Orientation and Homecoming activities.
  • Manages the budget and the day-to-day operations of the Student Activities Center including; staffing, maintenance, and operation of the space; serving as an informational resource; and the administration of copy charges, ordering & distribution of general supplies. This position will also hire, train, mentor and supervise three-five student employees, called Student Activities Center Assistants (SACAs), who staff the space during business hours.
  • Collaborates with staff to create a robust communication and web presence strategy for CLI initiatives through the development and publishing of content on the departmental website and social media platforms highlighting student involvement. This position will be responsible for the development of departmental marketing materials and will hire, train, and supervise a student Graphic Designer to support in these efforts.
  • Serves as a member of the Center for Leadership and Involvement staff and assist with various office programs and projects. This includes assisting with other Campus and Student Life programs, RSO events, and other duties as assigned.
  • Advises, supports, and recommends concepts for programming to leaders of various organizations and programs.
  • Coordinates with the students and staff to develop activities, programs, and initiatives related to student life, and/or community involvement. Develops and implements straightforward programming.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:


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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's and Master's degree.
  • Bachelor's degree in liberal arts field.
  • Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or student personnel.

Experience:
  • Demonstrated success in working with diverse and complex student organizations.
  • Experience in working with students and advising student organizations in a student affairs or student life environment.
  • Event planning experience (vendor management, contract overview, etc).
  • Experience in organizational bookkeeping or budget management.
  • Experience in the preparation and presentation of workshops desired.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
  • The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and carry out assignments and projects without detailed instructions.
  • The ideal candidate will have the ability to understand the needs of the University of Chicago community and work with students, faculty and staff in a wide array of situations is essential.

Preferred Competencies
  • Display Emotional Intelligence.
  • Celebrate Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Foster Partnership & Collaboration.
  • Communicate Effectively & With Influence.

Working Conditions
  • The candidate must have the flexibility to work hours and availability to attend to emergent situations on campus as needed and must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Application Documents
  • Resume (required)
  • Cover letter (required)
  • References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.


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