Chicago, IL, USA On-site

University of Chicago is hiring a Coordinator, Student Activities

About the Role

The position provides administrative and logistical support for student organizations and initiatives, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with institutional policies while promoting inclusive and impactful programming.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate logistics for student group events and activities
  • Assist student leaders in planning and implementing programs
  • Manage reservation systems for event spaces used by student groups
  • Provide guidance on budget management for student organizations
  • Support compliance with university policies and risk management protocols
  • Maintain accurate records of student group registrations and activities
  • Facilitate communication between student groups and administrative offices
  • Organize orientation sessions for new student organization leaders
  • Track participation and impact of student-led initiatives
  • Assist with the disbursement of allocated student activity funds
  • Respond to inquiries from students and advisors regarding programming
  • Promote equitable access to resources across all student groups
  • Help train student leaders on event planning and safety procedures
  • Monitor adherence to financial guidelines for student-run budgets
  • Collaborate on the development of leadership workshops
  • Support assessment efforts to evaluate program effectiveness
  • Troubleshoot issues during student events as needed
  • Maintain up-to-date information on student organization rosters
  • Coordinate with campus partners for event logistics and security
  • Ensure accessibility standards are met for all sponsored events
  • Assist in preparing reports on student engagement metrics
  • Promote upcoming events through various communication channels
  • Support crisis management protocols during student activities
  • Maintain inventory of materials used by student groups
  • Foster a culture of inclusivity and student empowerment

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Full-time, on-site

Team

Part of the Office of Student Engagement within a major research university

Application Process

  • Submit a resume and cover letter through the university careers portal
  • Applications will be reviewed as received
  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Position Type

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible staff position

Work Schedule

Regular business hours with required evening and weekend commitments for event coverage

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups

Not available for this position

Required Skills
Program ManagementBudget ManagementCommunicationAdministrative Support
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Posted 9 months ago