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University of Washington

Student Activities Specialist

University of Washington, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417

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Overview The University of Washington Tacoma's Center for Student Involvement seeks a Student Activities Specialist to oversee the creation, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive student activities program for the UW Tacoma campus. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Student Involvement (ADSI), the Specialist provides direct supervision of the Student Activities Board (SAB), supports Welcome Days, Hendrix the Husky, and CSI marketing programs, and aligns activities with the UW Tacoma and Division of Student Affairs mission and strategic plans.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, training, and support to up to 8 student employees and numerous student volunteers.

Implement assessment and review techniques to ensure students perform job duties and foster holistic development.

Evaluate SAB’s organizational structure for effectiveness and benefit to student learning.

Provide guidance on effective event planning and support for large-scale campus programming.

Supervise the Hendrix the Husky mascot program, including training of 2 student mascot ambassadors, oversight of appearance scheduling, and maintenance of related equipment.

Ensure payments to vendors are made, track budget, and direct yearly Funds requests from the Services & Activities Fee Committee (SAFC).

Be present at SAB events (including set-up/tear-down, guest relations, crowd control, and representation of UW Tacoma); this may include evening and weekend hours.

Advocate for SAB’s presence and involvement in campus-wide efforts.

Establish learning objectives and programmatic goals for student staff.

Welcome Days & Related Programs

Develop, coordinate, execute, and evaluate Welcome Days programming opportunities and activities.

Develop programmatic model for Welcome Days in collaboration with campus partners to foster a smooth transition between Orientation and campus integration for incoming and returning students.

Recruit campus partners to host workshops, events, and other opportunities in order to create a robust calendar of involvement and/or educational experiences within the first two weeks of each academic quarter.

Track and manage Welcome Days budget, and direct yearly Funds from the Services & Activities Fee Committee (SAFC).

Facilitate contract negotiations with off-campus entities.

Develop marketing strategies and produce advertising material for distribution to all incoming students.

Assess programming and revise as necessary.

Coordinate calendar events to include representation from both academic and student services.

CSI Marketing

Prepare and submit budget request for annual budget to the Services and Activities Fee Committee (SAFC) for the CSI Student Marketing Assistant position. Hire, onboard, supervise, and provide development feedback to the Student Marketing Assistant who will provide CSI marketing and promotional support to the department and the UW Tacoma Community (as funding is available).

Develop practices for consistent and effective marketing across departmental programs within the Center for Student Involvement.

Evaluate and enhance existing and established marketing and promotional strategies and techniques for CSI media that includes, but is not limited to, the Grit List weekly email newsletter, digital signs on campus TVs, and social media.

Coordinate and advise student marketing and outreach positions within the Center for Student Involvement on best practices for marketing to the campus community.

Other Duties

Participation in interoffice committees and departmental meetings.

Active participation in weekly CSI staff meetings and 1-on-1 with supervisor.

Position may be assigned to planning committees, special task forces or divisional working groups.

Support the overall event planning and scheduling of the OSCARs Banquet, to include marketing, vendor booking (supplies, catering, etc.), space setup, program development, etc., alongside Director of Student Involvement and Leadership.

Additional involvement could include divisional training and planning large-scale student engagement events, such as the Outstanding Student Ceremony for Awards & Recognition (OSCARS).

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

Minimum of two years’ experience advising student programs and/or organizations.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements

Demonstrated leadership in initiating and implementing educational programming among student groups/organizations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a multi-cultural and diverse environment.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Proven ability to work independently and in teams.

Ability to use sound independent judgment in working with faculty, staff, students, employers, and represent the University appropriately.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, business administration, or related field.

Knowledge and application of Student Development Theory.

Experience building partnerships and collaborating across University departments.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $54,072.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $58,584.00 annual

Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

About The UW: Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment: The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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