Student Activities Associate

The Student Activities Associate will provide leadership and serve as the primary coordinator for campus-wide, student-centered, education and social activity programs that promote the development of the whole student. The student activities programs contribute significantly to the intentional living and learning environment by enhancing student skills, decision-making abilities, and character development. The Associate works with students and staff to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate social and recreational programs, both on and off-campus for the IMSA community. This position is also responsible for the overall aspects of student activities outside the classroom.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence, and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provide leadership and implement a wide range of student activities and programs that promote student growth, involvement in learning and engagements in campus life.

Develop students’ abilities in planning programs through trainings, in-services, and regular interactions.

Work with student leaders to coordinate major student-oriented campus events including Carnival, Homecoming, Clash of the Halls and Prom.

Co-Advise Student Council with the Coordinator of Leadership and Service, including elections, club chartering, and budget management

Advise Campus Activities Board, work with student leaders to organize and market campus wide programming.

Work collaboratively with facilities coordinator, student organization advisors, resident counselors and students to keep an updated calendar of activities on campus, assist students with the preparation and planning of events, and oversee appropriate supervision of student events.

Work collaboratively with the residential staff to promote educational programming for the development of all students. Provide support for programming within the residential life team.

Work collaboratively with other departments on campus to ensure a variety of student activity opportunities.

Attend and supervise events.

Advise class clubs, provide guidance for fundraising for Prom, and provide leadership to Resident Counselor class club liaisons.

Supervise all student organizations and provide training and guidance for club advisors.

Develop and monitor the budget for student activities, including prioritizing and approving requests for funding.

Oversee fund-raising activities proposed by student groups with input from the Coordinator of Leadership and Service and Coordinator of Athletics and Co-curricular Activities.

Assess programming and revise efforts based on student feedback and current trends.

Provide support for Student Affairs procurement processes and maintain programming budget for Student Affairs Department.

Monitor use of bulletin boards, signs, and showcases.

Actively further the Academy’s Equity and Excellence policy by supporting culturally, linguistically, economically diverse students.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL /MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The following are physical and mental demands of the role. Reasonable accommodations, including assistive technology, may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform such requirements.

Operate standard office equipment such as a computer and telephone

Receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information

Response to emergency situations requiring use of stairs, quick movement, and administration of first aid/CPR

Irregular hours involving response to student situations

Working with students during evening and weekend hours

Responds to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues

Ability to operate a mini-bus

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:The required skills and experience for this position include, but are not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience working with adolescents

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

Commitment to students and colleagues from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Strong results-oriented organizational skills with attention to details

Strong interpersonal skills in relating to multiple audiences including students, parents, and educators

Proficiency with computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and database management is required

Available for travel

SALARY AND BENEFITS:This position is a full-time, exempt, 10-month plus 10 day, employment-at-will position. Salary regionally commensurate with training and experience in like-institutions with a range of $46,900 to $62,500. IMSA offers a comprehensive state benefits package (major medical, dental, vision, and prescription) with rates found here, a generous paid time off plan, and a retirement plan through the State University Retirement System (SURS). SURS is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or national origin. This policy also includes the handicapped and all disabled Vietnam era veterans. IMSA utilizes only job-related criteria in making decisions concerning applicants and employees.

10 mnth Regular Full-Time