Position Function:
The Center for Student Activities at Mississippi State is searching for a talented individual who has an interest in concerts, performing arts, and programming. Working in one of the most exciting offices on campus, this position directly advises our Music Maker Productions student organization (concerts), plans our Lyceum Series (performing arts series), and is responsible for planning some of the Center for Student Activities yearly big events (programming). Come join an incredible team at MSU who is passionate about serving students! Please visit our website to learn more about the Center for Student Activities: www.studentactivites.msstate.edu
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Center for Student Activities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
1. Coordinate the MSU Performing Arts Lyceum Series including brochure design, ticketing operations, advertising, and artist relations for day of shows.
2. Oversee the marketing and event preparation for Dawg Days and facilitate programming for Dawgs After Dark including communication, marketing, contracting vendors, and execution of events.
3. Supervise Music Maker Productions in their selection of concerts, securing venues, contracts, ticketing operations, advertising, and artist relations for day of shows.
4. Supervise a Graduate Assistant that will assist this area.
5. Coordinate assessment methods to evaluate current events and student leadership programs to determine student needs and interests and assess learning outcomes of programs presented by Center for Student Activities.
6. Assist in advising all sponsored student organizations in the Center for Student Activities including the Programming Board, New Maroon Camp, Student Association, Dance Marathon, and Involvement Ambassadors.
7. Assist in the supporting functions of the day to day traffic in the Center for Student Activities.
8. Attend all Center for Student Activities-sponsored programs and meetings.
9. Travel with student delegates to workshops and programs sponsored by professional associations and/or other institutions.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Minimum of one year's leadership experience in a student organization.
2. Experience in student programming or student activities, preferably in a higher education setting.
3. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
-or-
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration/Leadership
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience using Excel, Adobe Suite, and Canva, are helpful.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
This position requires night and weekend work, as well as some outdoor activities.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Please submit your cover letter and application, along with a list of 3 references (please make sure at least one reference is someone that has supervised you in a work environment).
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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