Student Life Programming – Part TIme – Scranton, PA 18509

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Student Life Programming Coordinator assists the Manager of Student Life with the planning, implementation, and operation of the Department’s Programming and Student Organizations. Programs will focus on offering student-centered activities that encourage engagement, involvement, and leadership. These include, but are not limited to, orientations, annual student-centered events, and collaborations with other departments, all which support the mission of the Student Engagement Division and the College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the Manager of Student Life with the planning and execution of major student-centered events (i.e., new student orientations, Homecoming festivities, Spring Flings, and other themed events). Recruits students to assist with, and participate in, these activities and events.

2. Supports opportunities for students to participate in co-curricular student experiences. These include appropriate facilitation and supervision of organizational activities and involvement opportunities that enhance the overall educational experiences of students through development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, multicultural, intellectual, recreational, community service, and student governance.

3. Assist with creating a schedule of appealing, diverse, innovative, and varied programming activities each semester, working within specific budget parameters as established by the Manager of Student Life; while collaborating with other departments including Residence Life.

4. Research and plan activities and excursions that have a learning component, and all associated logistics.

5. Serve as an advisor for a student organization and attend weekly meetings; attend all Campus Club Coalition meetings and assist with the group’s activities and initiatives each semester.

6. Update multi- media sites and the Virtual Student Union continuously.

7. Responsible for oversight of the Angeli Hall Student Lounge area, specifically gaming equipment, TVs, and furniture, to ensure all are in good repair and usable (requesting Maintenance support as needed), as well as maintaining an adequate supply of gaming equipment.

8. Supervise and coordinate work schedules for work-study students to facilitate maximum staffing levels of the Angeli Hall Student Lounge and programming events.

9. Submit data monthly to monitor interest, attendance, cost, etc., for events, and adjusting programming offerings based upon feedback.

10. Responsible for following College purchasing procedures and timelines, using

Jenzabar to enter requisitions and create purchase orders for vendors, etc.

11. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends, as needed.

2. Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

3. Demonstrated experience in consensus building and conflict resolution.

4. Sensitivity to the changing needs and expectations of today’s student.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with and address the needs of a diverse community varied in its ethnic composition and abilities.

6. Strong organizational skills.

7. Solid computer skills.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma required, associate’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience working with students.

• Experience dealing with interpersonal conflict resolution.

• Experience with scheduling and managing multiple responsibilities.

Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email. If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to jobs@lackawanna.edu. Deadline for applications, Wednesday July 20th, 2022. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.