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Requisition ID:  114329

Coordinator for Class Councils

The Office of Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development (LEED) seeks a collaborative, energetic, and resourceful professional to serve as the Coordinator for Class Councils. The Coordinator for Class Councils will provide oversight and supervision to Class Councils for the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes in their planning, development, execution, and assessment of class activities. The Coordinator for Class Councils will report to the Assistant Director for Programming and Traditions and is part of a professional staff team in the Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development Office, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development Office is responsible for hosting university-wide traditions, supporting student development through student organizations, and consistently creating engagement opportunities for JHU students.


The Coordinator for Class Councils is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive set of campus-wide programs that will largely be co-created and facilitated by the respective class councils. Class council programming includes, but is not limited to planning the Freshman Spring Social, the Sophomore Garden party, class cohort activities throughout the fall and spring semesters, and Senior Week. The Coordinator for the HOP will also partner with their colleagues in LEED to support university-wide traditions activities and registered student organizations. This role supports the goal of enhancing the student experience by bolstering student engagement, promoting student development, and increasing student belonging and success. This role reports to the assistant director of Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development and works with the assistant director to advise our class councils and subsequent committees. Evening and weekend hours are to be expected.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Advising and Supervision (50%)

  • Oversees daily operations of Class Councils and attends weekly meetings.
  • Develops and implements training for Class Councils related to event planning, scheduling, budgeting, contracting, facilities, safety, food, and other related needs.
  • Develops and executes infrastructure for communication, marketing, and promotion of weekly activities.
  • Support and manage aspects of signature Class Council Events such as First-Year Ball, Sophomore Garden Party, Junior Masquerade Ball, Senior Week, and affinity events that join class years together throughout the academic year.
  • Advises and assists the organization in the execution of activities.
  • Serves as a liaison to other Student Affairs units and university partners on the development and execution of events and activities.
  • Assess and mitigate potential risk factors associated with student programs. Suggest policy and procedure updates and coordinate with the Chief Risk Officer as needed.
  • Monitors program budgets and advises specific committees on the responsible management of budget allocations totaling over $450,000, per university policy.
  • Manages and monitors budgets for signature campus traditions events totaling $120,000, including monthly budget reviews.
  • Maintains purchasing card including statement management for organizational purchases as needed.
  • Facilitates training and learning opportunities for members of Class Councils including, but not limited to, participation in the National Association for Campus Activities.


Collaboration and Partnership (25%)

  • Works collaboratively with the LEED Team to develop and facilitate student organization leadership and development training.
  • Works collaboratively with the LEED team to develop and facilitate university-wide tradition and student engagement events.
  • Represents the office and serves on various divisional and university committees.
  • Serves on the Student Affairs Demonstration Team.


Assessment (15%)

  • Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Traditions and Programming to develop program objectives and learning outcomes for members of The HOP.
  • Develop and facilitate a comprehensive yearly assessment plan for student organizations.
  • Participate in evaluating and developing student programs and policies related to student organizations and recommend changes based on the needs, interests, and national trends.


Other duties as assigned (10%)


Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of student programming and large traditions of programming at higher education institutions.
  • Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Should demonstrate a student-centered philosophy with a genuine interest and commitment to the success of all students.
  • Experience coaching students as an advisor and mentor, challenging and supporting students to problem-solve and collaborate for programmatic success and elevated leadership abilities.
  • Knowledge of student personnel and leadership development theory, first-year experience, program assessment, and high-impact practices research.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with high accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness.
  • Strong advising skills, and an ability to analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems.
  • Ability to develop and implement short and long-range plans to meet program needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, student-oriented environment, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to complete multiple complex projects with competing priorities at the same time.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Three years of related experience. 
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. 


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Student Personnel or related field.
  • Prior experience advising or being a member of a class council or programming board.

 

 

Classified Title: Student Services Administrator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Coordinator for Class Councils   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $47,500 - $83,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 08:30am - 05:00pm (some weekends and evenings) 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Leadership, Engmt., and Exp Learning  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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