Student Services Generalist

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Elizabeth

General Description:

Responsible for assisting the coordination of opportunities for leadership development. Encourages the development of student groups with extracurricular and co-curricular student engagement programs via student activities, civic engagement, leadership development, student conferences, and cultural events. Assist with student engagement and involvement, coordinating and implementing activities in relation to student clubs, organizations, Athletics, and student related special events, programs, activities, and recognition and awards programs. The Generalist needs to be well versed in all student service areas of the college. Assists in developing programs to address student retention goals and student workshops. Assists in fostering an environment that supports and encourages graduation. The Generalist assists in establishing and assessing measurable student learning outcomes, program goals, and objectives.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists all registered Club/Organizations and advises their advisors.

• Assists in the evaluation of Club/Organization student leaders and advisors.

• Assists with training and managing all advisors that work with student clubs and organizations.

• Demonstrates ability to envision, plan and follow through with trending student development theories, ideas, activities, training and programming.

• Assists with leadership seminars, training, workshops and campus-wide events for students, and student groups and organizations.

• Provides support, and direction to student groups, organizations and advisors through leadership, organizational and resource development.

• Assists with planning, implementing and evaluating co-curricular student engagement activities which provide a welcoming campus environment, and which supports student recruitment, retention and the successful achievement of academic and career goals. Oversees and assists in developing activities, events and programs that satisfy the needs of a diverse student population which are designed for the social, cultural and instructional development of students.

• Well versed in all student service areas of the college.

• Maintains statistical reports, surveys and other records to assess accomplishments, appropriate student learning outcomes, and departmental needs.

• Assists with the development of organizational work processes which facilitate attainment of established program goals and objectives.

• Assists with administrative reports for College Life events, programs and accomplishments.

• Provides assistance with major college-wide events such as Commencement and New Student Orientations.

• Assists with planning and implementation of fall and spring “Week of Welcome” events on all campuses.

• Assists with the planning and implementation of the College Life Awards at the end of each spring semester.

• Communicates with the Information Coordinator to update College Life and Athletics activities calendar for all campus events. Assists with the development of marketing strategies on various social media platforms for all campus calendared events.

• Assists in preparing effective promotional and informational publications and materials.

• Uses knowledge and experience in designing programs and services that are based in current research on student engagement in relation to learning and development. Oversees and assists in developing activities, events and programs designed for the social, cultural and instructional development of students.

• Provides data on area usage and materials needed for the unit budget.

• Performs related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in college Student Development/Affairs preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Two (2) years of experience in college Student Development/Affairs preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.