Administrative Coordinator for Student Engagement

Three or more years of administrative experience is preferred.

A minimum of an Associate’s degree is required, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained.
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Ability to work nights and weekends, as required for events.

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Colgate University, a premiere liberal arts university of approximately 3,100 students, seeks an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator for the Office of Student Involvement and Office of Fraternity and Sorority Advising to serve as a trusted resource for students on co-curricular involvement. A member of the Dean of the College Division and reporting directly to the Director of Student Involvement, the Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for the overall successful and efficient administration of the Office of Student Involvement and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Advising. The Administrative Coordinator will work directly with students and help support their holistic development.
The Office of Student Involvement uses a comprehensive advising and programming approach to support, educate, and develop diverse, well-rounded student leaders to explore and engage with co-curricular involvement as part of their Colgate education. The department’s mission is to provide engaging, dynamic, and inclusive co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities that empower students to build community, discover their strengths, and pursue their interests.
Fraternity and Sorority Advising at Colgate seeks to enhance the student experience, mold thoughtful and engaged adults, and provide lifelong connections for affiliated students (approximately 40% of sophomores, juniors, and seniors are affiliated at Colgate). The goals for Fraternity and Sorority Advising include intellectual development; citizenship, leadership, and service; diversity, access, and inclusion; personal growth; health and wellness; accountability; and lifelong connections.

Learn more about Colgate University and the Dean of the College Division by reviewing A Candidate’s Guide to Colgate. In 2021 and again in 2022, the Dean of the College Division was acknowledged by Diverse Issues in Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected].