NOVA Online Student Life Coordinator
Job description
Duties and Tasks: Develop, implement, manage, and assess student life program for large distance learning program (NOVA Online); Facilitate a program of student life activities, both virtual and in-person, to offer a comprehensive co-curricular experience for online students; Responsible for all phases of collaborating, coordinating, planning, promoting, and delivering all events; Facilitate and supervise student participation in Virtual Student Union and social media; Further develop Virtual Student Union concept and work with technical staff and/or vendors to enhance platform and features; Assist students in creating and running online student clubs; Serve as part of college-wide Student Activities Leadership Team and involve distance learning students and program in college-wide student life opportunities as appropriate; Stay abreast of developments in the field of student life for higher education and in the field of distance learning, bringing innovative approaches to NOVA Online in combining these two usually distinct fields; Present at conferences and/or publish about NOVA Online’s work in student life for online learners.
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.
- Desire to support the engagement and development of extremely diverse student population in a distance learning environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Strong technology skills.
- Ability to work independently and produce results with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others and to lead a team toward project implementation.
- Ability to work on multiple competing demands and balance long-term projects with daily responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with several years of experience in student life/student affairs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Some experience advising/mentoring students in a higher education environment.
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
- Experience with distance learning.
- Experience working in a community college setting.
- Experience using social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) in a professional environment.
- Experience developing and delivering webinars or online meetings.
- Basic web editing and web design skills.
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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/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is 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.
The VCCS is an EOE and 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.
VCCS uses 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.
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