Coordinator of Student Life and Social Media

St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

**Department**

European Campuses

**Specific Job Title**

Coordinator of Student Life and Social Media Manager, Rome

**Reports to**

Director of Rome programs

**Campus**

Rome

**Job Summary**

St. John’s University is a Catholic, Vincentian, metropolitan, global, and anti-racist institution. In service of this mission, the University is dedicated to ensuring that all students are supported, valued, and thriving in the University community, on our New York campuses and abroad. The Coordinator of Student Life and Social Media Manager, Rome is central to these efforts.

The Coordinator of Student Life designs, implements, and manages cultural programming and community service opportunities for students taking part in St. John's study abroad programs on the Rome Campus. The coordinator supports the Director of Rome Programs in program implementation and organization and serves as the Social Media Manager. The coordinator reports to the Director of Rome Programs and has no leadership or supervision roles.

**Essential Functions**
- PROGRAMMING & EVENTS_
- Work with the Director of Rome Programs to create and implement an exciting events program that emphasizes engagement with local culture and relates to course material.
- Design and promote weekly local excursions in Rome to introduce students to the history and culture of the city.
- Design and lead regional excursions in Italy and plan for all logístical details and educational content in close collaboration with the Director of Rome Programs.
- Administer program and excursion budgets.
- Organize and promote informal language learning programs.
- Support the Coordinator of Academics and Program Development in their programmatic initiatives such as through collaborating to organize a rich and complementary event and excursions program or through leading/co-leading some of the excursions organized by the Coordinator of Academics and Program Development.
- SERVICE ACTIVITIES_
- Manage each semester’s service events.
- Act as primary liaison with service partners and continually look for new potential service partners.
- Attending service events with the students as needed.
- STUDENT AFFAIRS_ ADMINISTRATION_
- Provide a thorough orientation to all students upon arrival with a full explanation of expectations, programming, and rules related to the students' stay in Rome.
- Serve as first point-of-contact in the office for students with questions or concerns.
- Work to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of all students on St. John's program in keeping with protocols and guidelines established by St. John's.
- Serve as part of a 24/7 on-call student emergency response rotation and coordinate responses to emergencies consistent with SJU's emergency response protocols as needed.
- COMMUNICATIONS_
- Update all student materials-e.g., handbooks, expectations, language tools-as needed.
- Create and distribute weekly newsletter that highlights upcoming service and extra-curricular activities along with cultural and linguistic facts about Rome.
- Monitor and respond to social media comments, DMs, etc. to encourage participation in study abroad and create culturally relevant student life events.
- OZANAM SCHOLARS PROGRAM_ MANAGEMENT_
- Manage the Ozanam program in Rome.
- Create a service schedule for all Ozanam scholars in Rome.
- Act as primary liaison with service partners.
- Collaborate with the Ozanam Scholars Program’s administrators in New York to ensure the service needs of the program are met.
- Meet regularly with the Ozanam scholars serving in Rome to address issues as needed.

**Competencies**
- Strong interpersonal, communications, and teamwork skills.
- Courtesy, tact, and the ability to show and support effec