Student Affairs Coordinator - College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Student Affairs Coordinator - College of Osteopathic MedicineSalary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits Location: College of Osteopathic Medicine Position Status: Full-time Hours: Varied Position Number: 241251/10-908 FLSA Status: ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY:Duquesne University College of OsteopathicMedicine's Student Affairs Coordinator will play a crucial role in supportingand enhancing the overall student experience. This position involvescoordinating various student-related programs, services, and events, as well ascollaborating with other departments to ensure a positive and inclusive campusenvironment. The Student Affairs Coordinator will work closely with DUQCOM'sDean and Associate Deans, the Director of Student Affairs, students, faculty,and staff to address student needs, promote engagement, and contribute to thedevelopment of a vibrant DUQCOM community. The position reports to the Director of Student Affairs.DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with planning, organizing, andproviding insight for the logistics of official events including new DUQCOM andMBS student orientations, the White Coat ceremony, and DUQCOM and MBSgraduations as well as open houses, accepted student days, and other events;this will require working collaboratively with members of various DuquesneUniversity departments in preparation for these events. Assist with advising studentorganization leaders on creating new student organizations, organizing andimplementing club activities, coordinating event management, and othermentoring and advising for students as needed. Under the leadership of the Director ofStudent Affairs, collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, and staff toidentify student need and provide services, resources, and support to allowthem to be successful. Assist withpromoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in DUQCOM and on campus, andensuring that all students feel welcome, valued and represented. Support thedevelopment and organization of programs that will be implemented at the DUQCOMwhich celebrate and recognize cultural diversity and foster a sense ofbelonging for all members of the DUQCOM community. Assist Director of Student Affairs as anintake officer for student complaints, gather information from appropriateresources, investigates issues, make recommendations and suggest action to takeacross various levels of the DUQCOM to resolve a variety of problems, issues,and complaints. Assist the Admissions and Student Affairsdepartments in the logistics and communications to students throughout theapplication, interview, and matriculation processes as well as with recruitmentand retention activities, some of which may necessitate travel through theregion. Along with the Director of StudentAffairs, represent DUQCOM's Student Affairs department at designated meetingssuch as admissions meetings, on-campus meetings, and program events asappropriate. Completes otherduties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited institution is required, preferably in a life scienceor STEM-related field.Willingnessand ability to utilize new technologies relevant to the positionKnowledge of,or the ability to learn internal University systemsExperienceand training in a higher education environment, with knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes but isnot limited to demonstrated proficiency with current Microsoft Office Suite:Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher as well as Outlook e-mailMust bemobile and have the ability to lift up to 25 poundsMust have avalid PA driver's license and be able to travelPreferred qualifications:Priorexperience working in the healthcare field, medical education field, or otherstudent-facing positions is preferredAlternately,the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experienceand training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:Commitment tothe University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition ofthe importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistentwith the University's Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversityof the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC ( We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.