Job Details

Program Coordinator

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R05539

Located in the heart of Boston, Simmons University embodies the benefits of a small university in the nation's best college town. Simmons has a cherished history of visionary thinking and social responsibility and a mission that has remained constant for over a century: to provide transformative learning that links passion with lifelong purpose.

Today, Simmons serves nearly 2,000 students in a women-centered undergraduate program and nearly 5,000 students in coeducational graduate programs. Simmons recently achieved university designation and embarked on an academic redesign to create four interdisciplinary colleges. Given the richness and complexity of its offerings, Simmons obtained formal approval and became Simmons University effective September 1, 2018.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join the Office of Student Leadership and Activities (OSLA). Reporting to the Director of Student Leadership and Activities, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, marketing, execution and assessment of campus wide and leadership programs. In collaboration with student organizations, the Program Coordinator will create and manage events designed to enhance student development and encourage an active campus life.

The Office of Student Leadership and Activities strives to provide inclusive, positive and comprehensive experiences to compliment the students curricular experience. The department serves as an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs and works closely with Multicultural Student Affairs, Office of Spiritual Life, Residence Life and Health, Wellness and Recreation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee orientation student leader selection process
• Create and support commuter student needs and programs
• Serve as an adviser for all students and/or student organization needs for OSLA including class council(s)
• Create content specifically for OSLA student media outlets and digital signage
• Train and Supervise student event assistants
• Assist with managing MBTA Student Semester T Pass Program
• Train and support student organizations on a variety of topics including program planning, College policies, and budgeting
• Represent the department on committees and task forces as appointed
• Support and work large-scale, campus-wide events including but not limited to: COF Block Party/After Party, COF Spring Week and Senior Week

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree a plus
• 1+ years' of professional experience in higher education/student affairs or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity efforts embedded into the foundation of all programming and initiatives
• Ability to work night and weekend activities and events
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of college student development principles

Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and cover letter in the Resume/CV section of your application.

Simmons is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a University committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Program-Coordinator_R05539

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.