Student Activities Coordinator

How to apply:

Please send resumes to Claremont School of Theology, Human Resources Office, 1325 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

E-mail: humanresources@cst.edu or fax 909-447-6390

Position Description:
Summary: 
The Student Activities Coordinator works directly with the student body to promote a hospitable, healthy and spiritually-rich environment for the student community at the Claremont School of Theology. The Coordinator plans, implements and evaluates events for a diverse, multicultural and interreligious student body and has responsibility for the physical space of the Edgar Community Center. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Oversee student government leadership, including student-led councils and organizations on campus and acts as liaison between these groups and the Office of Student and Community Life with regards to budgets, event management, and planning. 
• Work as a member of a team on planning, implementing, and evaluating community-building student activities and events for a diverse, multicultural and interreligious context. 
• Manage the Edgar Community Center including coordinating events, vending services, and upkeep and care of the shared space. 
• Coordinate publicity, scheduling, food orders, etc. for the Office of Student and Community Life events including, but not limited to, the weekly Community Tea, New Student Orientation, Community Conversations, etc. 
• Manage budget reporting, petty cash, check requests and other financial processes for the Office of Student and Community Life including the Edgar Center and Student Activities Fund. 
• Manage the online job board for students, including screening and updating job postings as needed, and coordinates programming with the career services consultants. 
• Maintain good relationships with Claremont School of Theology’s denominational representatives and with partner schools. 
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings and other institutional meetings as needed. 
• Supervise student workers, including Federal Work Study students, as assigned. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Will perform all reasonable duties as requested by supervisor and other authority personnel

Qualifications Guidelines:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Competencies:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural and interreligious setting
• Adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing environment

Education/Experience: 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; advanced degree in theology, religion, higher education administration, or cognate desirable.
• Minimum 2 years (4+ years preferred) of work-related program administration experience, most desirable at an educational institution. 

Language Ability: 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate/employee will be required to use written and/or oral communication. The position requires the ability to write standard correspondence. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. It also requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business memos. 

Math Ability: 
The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This requires fundamental math skills, which includes the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. 

Reasoning Ability: 
This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects. 

Computer Skills: 
This position requires proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, google mail, Internet browsers, and other appropriate software. Experience in using social media desirable. Must be able to operate a variety of office machines, including copier and fax machine. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This position requires supervisory responsibilities of student employees, as assigned. 

Physical Demands: 
This position may require long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers and moving around campus for events and activities. There may also be moderate lifting of supplies and materials up to 25 lbs. at times. 

Special Requirements/Certification: 
• This position is not open to students currently enrolled in any program at Claremont School of Theology or its affiliates and partners. 
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor, policy and company management. 
• Claremont School of Theology is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.