Coordinator of Student Involvement, Registered Student Organizations - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: University Life
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Work Schedule: Full-time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary range starting in the low $50k's; commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
Student Involvement creates a sense of belonging by providing memorable experiences for the Mason Community. Our values are Learning & Development, Experience & Engagement, Community & Inclusion, and Patriot-Centered Service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming space, connecting students to purposeful experiences, developing student leaders, nurturing personal, academic, and professional growth, and engaging students in self-discovery and self-authorship. Student Involvement is a high-energy, innovative department comprised of Campus Events and Promotion, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations and Governance, the GMU Esports program, and Business and Administrative operations.
About the Position:
The Coordinator of Student Involvement for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) is a part of the professional staff team of Student Involvement, within the Division of University Life. The position manages multiple responsibilities while fulfilling the strategic goals as established by the office, the Division of University Life, and the University. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Involvement, the Coordinator is responsible for providing support, leadership development, and training to RSOs. The Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the RSO registration process as well as assisting students with event planning and effective implementation of their events. This position also provides support for various programs and functions of the unit.
Responsibilities:
Student Organization Coordination
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Work Schedule: Full-time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary range starting in the low $50k's; commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
Student Involvement creates a sense of belonging by providing memorable experiences for the Mason Community. Our values are Learning & Development, Experience & Engagement, Community & Inclusion, and Patriot-Centered Service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming space, connecting students to purposeful experiences, developing student leaders, nurturing personal, academic, and professional growth, and engaging students in self-discovery and self-authorship. Student Involvement is a high-energy, innovative department comprised of Campus Events and Promotion, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Organizations and Governance, the GMU Esports program, and Business and Administrative operations.
About the Position:
The Coordinator of Student Involvement for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) is a part of the professional staff team of Student Involvement, within the Division of University Life. The position manages multiple responsibilities while fulfilling the strategic goals as established by the office, the Division of University Life, and the University. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Involvement, the Coordinator is responsible for providing support, leadership development, and training to RSOs. The Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the RSO registration process as well as assisting students with event planning and effective implementation of their events. This position also provides support for various programs and functions of the unit.
Responsibilities:
Student Organization Coordination
- Supports over 500 student organizations to maintain their compliance with University policy in all areas of program planning, fiscal responsibility, and operational procedures;
- Oversees the registration process for all RSOs and new RSOs to ensure executive board members are informed;
- Oversees onboarding of all new registered student organizations;
- Initiates, implements, and coordinates activities, programs, and services that enhance student involvement, engagement, and leadership development;
- Provides education and advising to students in their understanding and adherence to campus policies and procedures;
- Communicates to RSOs to ensure compliance with university policies and Virginia state laws; and
- Provides compliance oversight for RSO events.
- Develops and facilitates ongoing training for registered student organizations;
- Evaluates and assesses the RSO community annually to understand their needs to identify topics of education that are most beneficial;
- Creates, coordinates, and facilitates trainings to ensure RSOs have the knowledge to remain in compliance with university policies and Virginia state laws; and
- Hires, trains and supervises two student leaders to serve as event policy compliance support.
- Assists students in risk and liability mitigation;
- Serves as a resource to students and student groups who want to coordinate activities on campus; and
- Assists and advises students in all aspects of successful program planning, advertising, budgeting, contract negotiation, use of facilities/equipment.
- Advocates for student needs to campus departments, administration, and community stakeholders;
- Updates and maintains an online resource directory for RSOs; and
- Develops and maintains website content.
- Assists with the execution of major events as needed;
- Serves on department or division-wide committees as requested;
- Participates as an active member of the University Life/Student Involvement professional staff, attending departmental meetings, collaborating with other staff members, and assisting in office-and department-wide initiatives and programs; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education
Source : George Mason University
