Student Activities Coordinator

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Job no: 501415
Department: Dolibois European Center
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Other
Status: Full Time
Temporary: Yes
Website: https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/501415
 

Job Summary:
Student Activities Coordinator provides support to all co-curricular realms of student life at the Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. Do you want to jump start your career in the field of International Education? If so, we invite you to apply for the Student Activities Coordinator (SAC) position. The SAC facilitates the cultural, social, and personal adjustment of students to the European experience, and supports students in building a community as members and active participants in the residential life of the Luxembourg campus system. The SAC serves as a positive role model for students. This is a full-time, temporary, one-year appointment from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 on the Miami University’s Luxembourg campus. This position requires living on campus; housing is provided.
 

Duties/Physical Demands:
The Student Activities Coordinator will:

• Coordinate student support toward increased student success and cultural adjustment, support community building which develops a common sense of purpose and belonging, safety, and acceptance where students look beyond themselves to feel a sense of responsibility and commitment, as well as valuing others.
• Supports risk management and crisis response in collaboration with administrators and staff in Luxembourg and in Oxford.
• Assist student activities outside of the classroom, including cultural discovery and European travel to extend the learning environment.
• Participates in and supports logistical arrangements for study tours, Discovery Tours, and field trips.
• Collaborates with MUDEC administration and GLI communications staff to contribute to distributed communications and advise to ensure coherent and effective delivery of student activities updates through newsletter, social media, and other broadcast media.
• Work with MUDEC undergraduate interns and the Student-Faculty Council (SFC) members.
• The position requires fixed office hours, Wednesday through Sunday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: Master’s degree by date of the appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Consideration may be given to applicants who have the ability to communicate well in group and individual situations, and establish rapport with a wide variety of people, ability to quickly evaluate crisis situations and respond appropriately, experience living, studying, or working outside of the United States, previous experience as a Resident Director/Assistant/Advisor in a student residence hall or youth program residential setting, are proficient in French, and have social media marketing and communication experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit resume and cover letter. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Stephanie Shaheen @ shahees@miamioh.edu.
 

Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants:
Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
 

Date to Begin Screening Applicants:
Screening of applicants begins March 20, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 06 Mar 2023 Eastern Standard Time

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