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Coordinator, Community Service & Volunteer Programs Jobs in San Marcos, USA at Texas State University
Coordinator, Community Service & Volunteer Programs
Location:
San Marcos
Department:
Student Involvement & Engagement
Pay: $3,901.00-$4,166.67 per month (exempt position)
Required Qualifications
- Experience supervising student employees and/or advising students or student organizations in a school, educational, or higher education setting.
- Experience coordinating volunteering and community service programs.
- Experience conducting workshops or training sessions for students and/or faculty and staff.
- Ability to coordinate a variety of work activities and work as part of a team.
- Experience in event planning and program management.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or equivalent degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
- Experience facilitating risk management and/or crisis response for events/programs.
- Experience building partnerships and collaborating across departments in a university setting, community organizations, or non‑profit organizations.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with community service, service‑learning, and civic engagement concepts and programs.
Job Description
The Coordinator for Volunteer and Community Service Programs, a member of the Leadership & Service Unit of Student Involvement and Engagement (SI&E), is responsible for developing and implementing volunteer and community service programs that support student involvement, sense of belonging, and student success. The Coordinator works with the Associate Director for Leadership Development & Service to develop comprehensive educational volunteer and community service initiatives that enhance student learning and support skills development and career readiness.
The position reports to the Associate Director for Leadership and Service.
Job Duties Volunteer and Community Service Programs (60%)
- Create, develop, and execute the signature volunteer and community service programs such as Bobcat Build’s Big Event, Service Saturday, and Bobcat Break.
- Manage the tracking and documentation of student community service hours submitted through the designated student engagement platform.
- Provide leadership, strategic direction and assessment alongside the Associate Director for Leadership & Service for the areas of community engagement programming.
Administration, Budget Management, Supervision, Advising, and Event Planning (20%)
- Responsible for the supervision, coaching, and performance management of four Leadership & Service Council members.
- Coordinate and execute the Leadership & Service Council training for the fall and spring semesters in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership Development Programs.
- Advise one cohort of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program (TLSP) and attend associated programs.
- Coordinate and execute the Leadership & Service Mixer during the fall semester in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership Development Programs.
- Manage allocated budget for volunteer and community service programs.
- Ensure fiscal responsibility, effective planning and use of resources, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies and procedures.
- Create end‑of‑year reports for assigned functional area.
Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Programs (10%)
- Assist and support leadership development programs such as Bobcats LEAD.
- Assist and support civic engagement and voter registration initiatives.
- Facilitate leadership development workshops and requests for students, faculty, and staff.
Other Duties (10%)
- Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the university, division, and department.
- Serve on committees and task forces, as assigned.
- Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Applicant Requirements
- Valid Texas driver’s license and a driver in good standing with fewer than ten points on driving records.
- Must complete Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.
- Employment contingent upon successful verification of work authorization via E‑Verify.
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Title: Coordinator, Community Service & Volunteer Programs
Company: Texas State University
Location: San Marcos, USA
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