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Project Coordinator for Student Activities/Student Life Programs

8-month, part-time (50%), temporary position 10/18/04-6/30/05
20 hours a week

Basic Function and Responsibility
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Student Activities provides administrative and project management support for office-wide initiatives, including issue identification and resolution, program planning, communications and outreach, and program advising. Fosters communications and collaboration between students, the staff of Student Life Programs, and other relevant programs and operations at MIT. Primarily responsible for project-based assignments.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• With SAO/SLP leadership, identifies issues and potential resolutions.
• Partners with other staff members to proactively resolve concerns that may arise around program planning and risk management.
• Examines the event registration process and other event-related policies and makes recommendations for improved efficiency and clarity.
• Reviews student organization funding processes and advises student government boards accordingly.
• Works with other staff members in SLP on program coordination and curriculum development for student leadership development programming to support student leaders on campus.
• Encourages the growth and development of student organizations and helps maintain an environment that maximizes the personal growth potential of students and student leaders.
• Together with other staff, may help develop and implement programs to address issues of diversity on MIT’s campus and to specifically support students of color and their organizations.
• Responsible for coordinating, producing, and designing specific promotional materials and publications for Student Activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Activities.

Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Assistant Dean for Student Activities.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration/Higher Education and/or Counseling preferred.
• MIT experience a plus.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver results. Ability to think critically, analyze the issues, use creativity, and develop logical, practical solutions.
• Ability to take initiative in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with student leaders and professional staff, raise issues, and facilitate decisions.
• Experience and skills in conflict resolution, leadership training, and collaboration.
• A demonstrated commitment to and appreciation for issues of diversity and community.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer programs and desktop publishing required, including PageMaker; HTML/WEB design preferred.