Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Student Life serves as the hub for students at Santa Fe College and is comprised of student activities, student clubs and organizations, civic engagement and service, student government, leadership programs, the Student Engagement Center, international student support and advising, Saints Food Share, the Student Life Business Office, and Student Life marketing. Student Life also provides student-centered services such as access to a recreation room, computer lab, art gallery, ID card services, and holds evening hours.
 
The Student Activities Specialist will take the lead in planning, publicizing, and implementing educational and social programming for a large student body of approximately 14,000 students. This position serves students, helping them develop and achieve realistic goals for the academic year, assisting them in creating a balance between academic and co-curricular activities, and promoting their academic, personal, and professional development. Additionally, the Specialist is also responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Student Life in supporting the Student Government Programming leaders.

• Actively participates as a member of the Student Life team by assisting with its successful operation and administration, as well as hires, trains, and evaluates direct reports when appropriate. 
• Supervises and trains other support staff including student employees and volunteers.
• Plans, publicizes, and implements educational and social programming for SF students.
• Assists students with academic, personal, and professional development by helping students create and achieve realistic goals. 
• Creates, develops, implements, and assesses a well-balanced calendar for student-centered social, educational, and wellness activities. 
• Assists with the coordination of logistics and securement of volunteers for three commencement ceremonies annually.
• Prepares assessment reports related to student learning outcomes from activities and events in Student Life. 
• Conducts periodic needs assessment to inform programming initiatives and promote success.  
• Manages the Student Activities and Alcohol Awareness programming budgets. 
• Represents Student Life at a variety of College-wide events including SF Live, College Night, and Open House.
• Promotes Student Life on campus, including presenting information at new student orientation and to student groups and classrooms.
• Assists the Associate Director in providing guidance to the Student Government Programs Branch in developing leadership and organizational effectiveness.
• Attends weekly staff meetings, committee meetings, and other assigned meetings related to activities in Student Life. 
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:  A Bachelors degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience equal to six (6) years. 
Additional Requirements: 

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and be authorized to drive for the College. 
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

• A Masters degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, education, or a related field. 
• Specific experience working with student activities and events and/or experience with student organizations. 
• Prior advising experience and experience managing data. 

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
 

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.