Always Reaching Upward (ARU) Student Coordinator

Position Description: 

 

The ARU Student Coordinator is an experienced student leader that assists with the day-to-day functions in the office and provides necessary support to the Always Reaching Upward Mentoring Program. They complete administrative tasks, send communications, and assist with planning OMSA and ARU Programs. The ARU Student Coordinator also serves as a resource and liaison for both students in the ARU program, multicultural student organizations, and the campus community.  

  

Supervision Received: 

Reports to the Multicultural Initiatives Specialist in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 

Compensation: 

 

Hours 

 

High Impact Practice (HIP) Statement 

By incorporating classroom learning into hands-on work experiences as well as providing 

supervision and coaching, students gain the necessary tools to grow and contribute as professionals. 

 

Position Tasks and Corresponding NACE Career Readiness Competencies 

1. Critical Thinking  

a. Be a resource and liaison for mentors and mentees, UWP students, and refer them to valuable campus resources, services, student organizations, etc. 

b. Opportunity to create educational, social, cultural, and programs for the campus community. 

c. Help Mentors with strategies for mentoring relationships and aid them in fostering student growth. 

d.. Demonstrate initiative in situations when challenges occur. 

 

2. Communications 

a. Apply strong interpersonal and customer service skills when interacting with students, faculty, staff, etc. 

b. Communicate regularly with the Multicultural Initiatives Specialist reporting on progress, program updates, and needs of the ARU Program. 

c. Assist in facilitating programs and presentations for student staff meetings and events 

d. Keep student staff aware of information on a consistent basis regarding upcoming events, program updates, important dates, etc. 

3. Teamwork 

a. Collaborate with OMSA Professional staff, working groups, and other student staff to create, market, and execute programs. 

b. Collaborate with ARU staff and fellow mentees to learn best practices and resources for mentoring relationships. 

c. Work with fellow student staff to maintain OMSA’s office and Intercultural Commons 

4. Leadership 

a. Attend OMSA-sponsored and signature programs. 

b. Participate in Leadership or Professional Development events/workshops. 

c. Demonstrate responsibility following opening/closing procedures with respect to the OMSA Office 

d. Advocate the student experience and serve as a representative for the student perspective. 

e. Create and implement elements of student staff training. 

 

5. Technology 

a. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for meetings, training, events, or other work projects. 

b. Use staff email and Outlook calendar. 

c. Utilize web conferencing programs for meetings and events. (Ex: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) 

d. Compile, report, and analyze data via Qualtrics. 

f. Monitor and maintain ARU and OMSA social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) and contribute to the OMSA Weekly. 

6. Professionalism  

a. Attend all weekly student staff meetings, training, and other related OMSA meetings. 

b. Complete any weekly summaries and clock all work hours on the UW System Portal. 

c. Assist in the recruitment process for student staff and program participants 

d. Provide office support including greeting visitors, answering office phones, and other administrative duties in OMSA.  

e. Present professional presence throughout campus as an employee of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 

f. Maintain confidentiality and discretion surrounding student information and privacy. 

g. Perform other duties as assigned. 

7. Career and Self-Development 

a. Attend one-on-one meetings with Multicultural Initiatives Specialist throughout the 

academic year to develop and assess plans for personal and professional goals. 

b. Manage your time and day-to-day responsibilities with limited supervision. 

c. Complete a yearly performance evaluation with supervisor. 

8. Equity and Inclusion 

a. Contribute training surrounding issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. 

b. Respectfully interact with a diverse community of faculty, staff, co-workers, and students of all cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. 

 

 

Required Qualifications: