POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coordinator of Volunteer Services supports, encourages, assists and guides students who administer and participate in Austin College's various community service programs.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Guide, assist, empower, and enable students serving on the Service Station Board to coordinate the college’s volunteer service program, including First We Serve, Great Day of Service, Jan Serve, Alternative Spring Break, Green Serve, and additional programs as determined by the Service Station Board.
- Serve on the Hallam Citizen Scholarship Selection Committee.
- Maintain budgets and accounts for all Volunteer Service Station programs.
- Schedule and supervise Service Station student workers.
Other Job Function Statement(s)
- Assist as needed within and beyond the Student Affairs division of the College (computer support, support of special projects, etc.) as part of the overall staff network.
- Other Duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE (Defines the mental aspects of the job. Knowledge is obtained through education, experience, training, licensure, certification, or through a combination of the aforementioned.)
Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent
Desired: Some college coursework preferred
SKILLS(The application of knowledgeby the manual, verbal, or mental manipulation of data, words, people, or things necessary to fully meet job expectations of the essential functions.)
To fully meet job expectations, an individual must:
· utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) or appropriate alternative software to the extent required to effectively perform the essential functions;
· communicate effectively using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to inform or persuade the intended audience.
ABILITIES(Natural talents, developed proficiencies, and or other job-related requirements. This section includes observable behaviors or behaviors that produce observable results necessary to fully meet job expectations of the essential functions.)
To fully meet job expectations, an individual must have the ability to:
- maintain professionalism at all times, to include behavior and attire;
- work evenings and weekends as required;
- balance projects and unstructured tasks within deadlines;
· use cognitive skills to: solve problems, develop, plan and implement goals, organize work or assigned projects;
- maintain regular and consistent attendance;
- accept change and considerable variety in the workplace;
- understand and continually exhibit awareness of Academic Affairs’ goals and objectives;
- work collaboratively with all departments, all levels of employees and or third parties in a collegial and effective manner;
- maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters;
- listen actively, giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand, and asking questions appropriately;
- model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, and ethical behavior.
BEHAVIORS (Required by the institution of all employees within a classification (exempt, nonexempt, managerial/supervisory) necessary to fully meet job expectations of the essential functions and are formally reviewed during the annual performance evaluation process.)
To fully meet job expectations, the following must be demonstrated:
- Productivity – Completes all assignments on a timely basis.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Teamwork – Willingness and ability to work with others.
- Service Orientation – Exhibits a ‘customer friendly’ demeanor with internal and external customers.
- Attendance – Misses few days of work.
- Punctuality – Arrives on time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical activities required are finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position, talking, seeing and hearing. Walking, sitting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and minimal unassisted lifting (up to 20 pounds) associated with the job duties is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Typical office environment.
Pay: $18.50 - $18.61 per hour
Work Location: In person
