Special Initiatives Coordinator

Overview of RoleThe Special Initiatives Coordinator serves as an integral part of the professional staff within Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI). They serve as a professional staff member who is responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the logistics of Campus Connect including but not limited to development, implementation, improving utilization, and promotion of Campus Connect for/by Recognized Student Organizations, SLI departmental and divisional efforts linked to Campus Connect. Campus Connect (www.campusconnect.utah.edu) is a student engagement software serving a large community of over 700+ student organizations. The platform also serves as a hub for student events and engagement data tracking efforts. This software is provided by a contracted third-party (Ready Education). The SLI office is a very fast-paced environment providing leadership and involvement opportunities for all students. SLI is also responsible for the recognition, registration and training of 700+ Recognized Student Organizations. This position works collaboratively with the SLI Director, Executive Director for Student Engagement & Leadership, AVP for Strategic Initiatives, University Analytics and Institutional Reporting (UAIR), and a variety of campus partners to harness Campus Connect for real-time engagement management and data tracking, in order to creative transformative engagement opportunities that result in high-quality, developmental opportunities for all students across campus. The incumbent will report to the Director of Student Leadership & Involvement.Overview of Student Leadership & InvolvementStudent Leadership & Involvement (SLI), supports student wellbeing and success by providing spaces for student advocacy and engagement. We strive to help students become the core of their learning experiences through co-created leadership and involvement opportunities that cultivate a sense of belonging and empower personal growth.Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) serves students by providing leadership and involvement opportunities within the department and by connecting students to these types of opportunities on campus. Whether students are interested in starting or joining a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) orparticipatingin a Leadership Developmentprogram,SLI is here tofacilitatethese important connections. SLI is a department within the division of Student Affairs at the University of Utah.