Coordinator, Davie Student Union & Campus Life

Florida Atlantic UniversityDavie, FloridaOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 4 hours ago

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Davie Student Union & Campus Life - Davie, FL.

The Coordinator, Davie Student Union and Campus Life position works to provide comprehensive and integrated campus life events and programs, services and facilities that challenge and support FAU students through the promotion of academic success and student development.

Summary of Responsibilities

- Work with Student Government/Student Organizations/External Groups/Departments to meet their building facilities needs
- Ensure all online and paper forms are completed for space use on Broward Campuses, including but not limited to: Owl Central, Facility Use Permits, EMS, R25, etc.
- Assemble reports for assessment of use of space, including but not limited to collecting and analyzing data as appropriate related to facility use and program attendance.
- Serve as a liaison between the Davie Student Union, Broward Administration, and the University Community for building access.
- Communicate with event space requestors and advisors to ensure reservations are completed and set up in accordance with the desired use provided by the facility use permit and setup sheets.
- Serve as primary liaison to Campus Police, physical plant, food service, audio visual, custodial staff, visitors, and event patrons.
- Make frequent rounds of the building conducting facilities assessment to include handling and reporting building operational problems; heating, cooling, damage, etc.
- Coordinates Davie Student Union Advisory Board Meetings along with the student Chair and Secretary.
- Enforce University policies and regulations within the building.
- Enforce Davie Student Union policies, as well as health, fire, and safety regulations.
- Work closely with the Police to help ensure the safety of the facility, users, and visitors.
- Organize and maintain spaces under oversight to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Interpret policy and make decisions about problems outside of policy.
- Serve as the primary supervisor to the Student Union Operations Managers, facilitating all aspects of their employment, including hiring, training, staff development, and day-to-day management.
- Plan and implement Student Union events with specific attention to programs, including and not limited to Davie Student Union Week and Food for Thought.
- Advise COSO (Council of Student Organizations) and all related programming, including increasing the number of registered student organizations and honor societies on the Broward campuses and ensuring registered student organization officers are well aware of accounting and budgeting procedures, and develop an accountability plan to ensure compliance
- Plan, implement, and assess Campus Life programming on the Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, and Dania Beach campuses, including and not limited to Red & Blue Weeks, It's On Us Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Week, and other programming related to strategic goals and learning outcomes for students.
- Plan, implement, and provide support to all Student Government elections initiatives.
- Advise Judicial Branch Associate Justice.
- Maintain Inventory for Beyond Food Program.
- Oversee Coconut Cove student lounge, including creating a welcoming environment for any student, hosting programs in the space, and monitoring the Serenity Room space for supplies & use.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff/intern(s) for the Coconut Cove Student Lounge
- Assist with planning and implementation of open houses, welcome events, and other related events to the admissions, recruitment, and retention of students.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the unit’s strategic plan. Keep abreast of best and common practices and national trends as it relates to Student Affairs, Student Unions and Campus Life.
- Provide program support and coordination to the Davie campus Transfer Student Orientation Program and Campus Life on the Broward campuses.
- May provide support to any area under the Campus Life umbrella.
- Serve as Essential Personnel: Responsible for crisis management and emergency protocol within the Davie Student Union facility and other Student Affairs’ facilities as needed.
- Perform other job-related assigned by the Associate Director of Campus Life or appropriate senior administrator.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:
$48,000 - $51,500 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:
Division of Student Affairs

Location:
Davie

Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:
2026-10-07

Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.