Campus Life & Student Activities Specialist (Education Support Spec II)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Campus Life & Student Activities Specialist (Education Support Spec II) Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 29800083 Agency Laurel Ridge Community College Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069 Hiring Range The hiring range for this position is $32,524.00-$43,907.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category F-Admin Supp Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
The nature of the position requires flexible scheduling with periodic presence at all campus locations, and some evening and weekend presence at student activities and events.
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For best consideration, please apply by September 2, 2024.

In coordination with the Coordinator of Student Life & Engagement, the Campus Life & Student Activities Specialist engages with Laurel Ridge students to build a sense of community, connection, and fun. This Specialist schedules and hosts a variety of activities and events at the Middletown Campus, including recreation and wellness programming, social gatherings, and co-curricular offerings. The Specialist collaborates with our diverse student population and English Language Learning program each year on the Go Global! diversity and global awareness event, celebrates our Veterans during Veterans Week in November, helps plan off-campus mystery bus or road trip excursions, and more. They work with various student services and academic divisions to promote inclusivity and equitability in all student engagement opportunities.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Plans, markets, and implements student activities and events
• Collaborates with college and community stakeholders to develop engagement, recreational, and wellness programs
• Creates and promotes co-curricular programs
• Promotes Student Life & Engagement efforts
• Assist with first-year experience programming
• Supports the Coordinator of Student Life & Engagement
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $32,524.00-$43,907.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov .

Telework


According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking , effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Proven subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials
• Strong organizational and leadership skills (ability to multitask, maintain a level of organization and attention to detail).
• Flexibility with prioritizing deadlines and managing expectations and/or multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience working with a diverse population (ability to relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds).

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Experience with program planning (ability to plan within a set budget, market of events and activities, book venues, work with internal and external constituents, manage logistics for events and activities, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in offering activities and building awareness around recreation and wellness preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3207P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/20/2024 Job Close Date 09/08/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://laurelridge.edu/ Contact Name Kris Iden Email kiden@laurelridge.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.