Assistant Coordinator - Student Government

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience by supporting student government programs, leadership development, and campus engagement initiatives. In this role, you'll work closely with student leaders as they plan and execute election campaigns, educational initiatives, meetings, and events that help shape campus life. This position offers hands-on experience in leadership development, event coordination, program management, and mentorship, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in higher education, student affairs, public service, or organizational leadership.

Working 10 to 15 hours per week, you'll gain valuable professional experience while helping students develop leadership skills and navigate the responsibilities of elected office. You'll contribute to projects that enhance student government operations, support the student body election process, and collaborate with campus partners to create engaging opportunities for student involvement. If you enjoy mentoring others, coordinating projects, and fostering student success, this role provides a rewarding opportunity to influence the campus community while building transferable skills for future career growth.

• Oversees operations and event facilitation, including the development, coordination, and implementation of programming, training, etc., related to the student body officer elections.
• Executes various projects related to improving the experience within student government.
• Advises and mentors student leaders (in consultation with the Director - Student Governance and Affinity) by overseeing the student planning and execution of activities, group meetings, partnerships, and information/education campaigns.
• Participates in the development of the election packet (ie: rules, resources, etc.).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, necessary to the success of the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement, including assistance in executing departmental projects/events.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; OR any combination of education and/or experience totaling four years. For Example:
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• OR an associate's degree (approximately two years of college) and two years of related work experience.
• OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credit hours) and three years of related work experience.
• Or two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credit hours) and two years of related work experience.
• OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credit hours) and one year of related work experience.
• OR four years of progressively responsible experience related to the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience within higher education, specifically student life and/or student leadership.
• Knowledge of student government and student body officer elections.
• One or more years of experience in managing/instructing small groups.

Knowledge
• Knowledge of and commitment to student involvement.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of effective leadership principles and techniques, including mentoring, supervision, and management.
• Knowledge of planning, developing, and coordinating student programs. Skills
• Demonstrated skill set centered on group dynamics, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Project and program management skills including conception, development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Basic technological skills including but not limited…