Student Life Events and Activities Specialist, PT

Job Title Student Life Events and Activities Specialist Location Ft Worth TX Job Type Part time Exempt Department Student Life Reports To Director of Student Life Date 3182026 Last Revision Standard of Christian Commitment The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message Southwestern Seminary an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention is a confessional institution While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws the Employee Handbook and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment Job Description The Student Life Events and Activities Specialist works with the SL team to plan coordinate and execute the Student Life activities and events across campus While actively helping in the different areas of the Student Life ministry this position focuses on working with the Student Life Internship teams to plan major events during the semester coordinate coffee music nights and work on special projects as assigned each semester Key Responsibilities Coordinates trains and supports the assigned SLI team members to plan and execute extracurricular Student Life events that enhance all students social experience including but not limited to Coke Breaks and Coffee Music NightsHelp team recruit students to be part of their Ministry OpportunitiesCoordinates events with Student Services departments across campus and serves as the direct liaison for event setups and teardowns with the Office of Events ManagementProvide daily oversight of the Naylor Student Center cleanliness operation of TVs the game room and other areas of student usageBe involved in a Student Life organized ministry opportunity a weekPrayerfully foster and lead a discipleship group or 1 1 while on staffServe as a visible and positive leader who fosters a healthy student culture on campus and helps students engage with the broader communityAssist the Director to plan the Student Life Event Calendar including but not limited to SLI events Student Life events and events Student Life is asked to help withLead the administrative work that pertains to all Student Life related event planning including managing the SL event budget and reimbursement processing maintaining accurate SL inventory supply orders and creating up to date event report filesProvide general administrative support such as answering phone calls writing and responding to emails arranging meetings managing calendars filing and organizing office materials ordering new supplies etcDemonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth in leadership and ministry effectivenessHandles sensitive and confidential information with discretionPerforms other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility Specific Skills and Qualifications A minimum of a bachelors degree in business administration communications education human services social work psychology or related field andor three years of leadership experience or a combination of education and experience is required A masters degree in higher education administration student personnel student development or related field is preferred Current enrollment at SWBTS or TBC is preferredExperience in higher education processes and support strategies student life student services and development preferredStrong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectivelyDemonstrates creativity vision and honesty in all aspects of work and collaborationStrong work ethic and initiative; ability to operate with minimal supervisionExemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative team manage conflicts and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross cultural interactionExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTSProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas LMS required; experience with higher education software eg SEVIS Colleague Slate cloud based communication software Zoom and data management software CRM databases preferredEvening and weekend work is required during large scale events and peak Admission seasonsAbility to provide proof of Work Authorization in the US and proof of identitySuccessful completion of background check MVR and credit check may be required Work Environment Physical Requirements Office Environment May be required to reach above shoulder level for organizational tasks eg retrieving files from upper shelves bend stoop or reach to access lower or upper shelvesAbility to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff membersAbility to use a computer and near visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical dataExchanges information by telephone computer in writing and in personAbility to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing soModerate Lifting Occasionally transports 20 30lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means eg carrying by hand cart golf cart to accomplish tasksAbility to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution Contact human resources HR with any questions or requests for accommodation About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of BH Carroll was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in Americas rapidly growing Southwest Initially part of Baylor University the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910 Carrolls unwavering commitment to orthodoxy gospel centered education and the Great Commission shaped the seminarys mission Training God called men and women for ministry Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors missionaries and ministry leaders in theology missions evangelism music and worship and education Today it stands as a beacon of faithfulness equipping generations to serve Christs church globally