Student Life & Wellness Coordinator

The Purpose

The Student Life & Wellness Coordinator is a member of the Enrollment Management Team and is responsible for planning and organizing the College’s student life programming.

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What You’ll be Doing

• Serve as advisor to the Student Government Association for both the Henderson County and Transylvania County Campuses. Provide advice on college policy, planning activities, leadership and team building.
• Oversee the student life programming for the college.
• Oversee activities of all chartered college student organizations including the Student Government Association.
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in their roles as student club advisors and encourage participation in student activities.
• Facilitate the chartering of new student clubs and organizations.
• Provide opportunities for increased student participation and campus engagement in SGA, student clubs/organizations, and student activities.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, and provide leadership for campus by facilitating student engagement events such as Welcome Week, Fall Fest, and the spring picnic.
• Plan and implement a Student Orientation for new students- online and in person.
• Prepare, administer, and track the Student Government Association budget.
• Ensure SGA and student clubs follow College procedures for appropriate budget expenditures and fundraising.
• Organize campus-wide wellness challenges, events, and intramural sports/competitions.
• Collaborate with campus partners including but not limited to the Wellness Committee and Student Accessibility Services to implement wellness events like vaccine clinics for students and other wellness initiatives.
• When needed, assist in the Office of Student Services in areas including but not limited to student recruitment, admissions, and placement testing.
• Oversee the Student Ambassador program; work with the college recruiter to provide tours of campus as needed for prospective students and families.
• Supervise the effective marketing of student activities and website development.
• Work closely with the College’s Marketing department for student activities information inclusion in publications such as Blue Ridge View, social media, Student Handbook and Calendar.
• Evaluate student life programming and implement improvements.
• Travel with students to statewide and regional conferences to allow for professional development opportunities
• Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
• Work closely with Student Services Division members to assist in reaching division goals and action plans.
• Participate actively with Student Services staff and assist with registration and graduation.
• Maintain technical competencies necessary to the job function.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

All persons must provide verifiable and relevant professional experience in a work-place setting or demonstrated instructional/teaching environment.

Skills and the Know-How

Possess strong personal and professional integrity, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, database systems, College email and website, and other computer applications associated with the position.

• An understanding of and commitment to the “open door” philosophy of the community college.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, staff and other administrators to implement the mission and objectives of the college.
• Flexible schedule, which allows participation in student activities, registration and conferences outside of standard business hours.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

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