Coordinator Family Programs and Traditional Events - Student Life

Coordinator Family Programs and Traditional Events - Student Life Job Info

• Job Identification 12164
• Posting Date 12/08/2025, 02:14 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Salary $40,000 Annually

TITLE

Coordinator, Family Programs and Traditional Events, Center for Student Involvement

The Coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement is responsible for implementing the vision for an engaging and vibrant family program. The position is actively engaged in the creation and support of several large-scale campus-wide events/traditions; supports secondarily a number of large campus events; and is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive Parent & Family Engagement program including Family Weekend, Orientation breakfasts, Sibling Saturday and supporting the efforts of the Parent Portal/Parent Newsletter.

The Coordinator is also responsible for campus and community engagement efforts. Programs and initiatives led by the Coordinator should demonstrate cross departmental, divisional and community collaboration.

Reports to:

Director, Center for Student Involvement

Supervises:
May supervisor Student Assistants and volunteers

• Provides strategic support and direction to the Family programs within CSI.
• Oversees a student advisory/planning committee for Family Weekend.
• Develops and facilitates Parent, family and Community engagement programs, events, including.
• Oversees the coordination of Redbud Leadership Awards and supports other large scale programs such as Ring Ceremony and Pioneer Camp.
• Coordinates a series of parent and family orientation breakfasts to welcome new families into our TWU community.
• Coordinates a spring Sibling Saturday event
• Works with Director of CSI and colleagues to explore other creative ways to expand Family and Community engagement on campus (Little Sibs events, Parent picnic during move-in, etc)
• Works with Student Life Communications team to broaden our use of Campus
  
  ESP and expand parent and family communication efforts.
• Serves on University committees and represents the Division of Student Life at University events.
• Cultivates and maintains collaborative partnerships across campus and in the community.
• Assists with department goals and collaborates on department-wide events and initiatives.

• Supports other CSI events, programs and activities as needed/appropriate
• Assists in the total development of the Division of Student Life through participation in University, division, and departmental committees.

Not specified.

At least three (3) years of direct work experience in a collegiate environment and working with parent/families and institutional events.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

• Knowledge of event planning/programming.
• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex program
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including university software and email.

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the…