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Job Description:

• Leads and assists in the design and facilitation of leadership training for new student leaders including conference and event planning, trips and treks, corporate sponsorship and alumni relations, and calendar planning.
• Works with student leaders to ensure that they are in compliance with the Universityâ™s policies regarding fund raising and use of group funds.
• Liaise with student groups for sponsorship solicitation, securing of funds, tracking and record-keeping.
• Manages student group conference and programming calendars.
• Acts as a resource to student leaders through all aspects of event planning for conferences, panels, networking, and career presentations, including contract processing and on-site event coordination.
• Manages the miscellaneous student funding opportunities such as case competitions, Investment Management fund, etc.
• Develops and implements Full-Time MBA Program wide-events, including but not limited to, ReOrientation, Convocation, Treks/Trips, Orientation, and Celebration.
• Assists with Spring Convocation Weekend, a celebratory weekend for graduates and their guests by organizing social events, receptions, mock classes, and faculty involvement.
• Engages Career Services, Alumni Relations and Advancement, Corporate Relations, and the Evening/Weekend Program office in the transition and progression of student leaders each academic year.
• Guides students and staff to develop and implement activities, programs, and initiatives related to student life, and/or community involvement.
• Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to recommend concepts for programming to leaders of various organizations and programs.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree.

Experience:

• Experience within higher education and/or student services.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously, exercise good judgement and work under pressure during seasonal high volume.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a superior customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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