Event Registration Coordination & Communication
• Serve as the primary administrator for student organization event permit submissions and review, processing high volumes of requests with accuracy and attention to communication and University policy.
o Ensure timely reviews, approvals, and follow-up communications for all event permits meet all university standards for safety, risk mitigation, and operational feasibility
o Serve as a liaison to departments involved in event review, including but not limited to Risk Management, the University Police Department, Student Conduct, Venue Managers, etc., facilitating communication and coordination between campus stakeholders to support timely and aligned decision-making.
o Maintain comprehensive records of event permits and approvals, and generate regular reports on activity trends, turnaround times, risk flags, and approval metrics for documentation, auditing, and analysis.
o Identify operational improvements in the permit workflow, approval chains, and stakeholder processes.
o Advise and provide logistical and administrative support for departmental priorities and operations, as assigned.
o Interpret and ensure compliance with appropriate university policies and guidelines related to general regulations and procedures, students, student organizations, safety, and event management
o Maintain a thorough understanding of university policies related to student organization events, campus safety, risk, and liability.
o Work closely with the Assistant Director to identify trends, gaps, and compliance issues that may necessitate policy or procedural updates.
o Assist with the permit-related duties of the Graduate Assistant and ensure alignment in their support and communication with students.
Student Organization Support Services
• Assist in the comprehensive support services for registered student organizations, student leaders and student organization advisors.
o Manage the coordination and implementation of the student organization registration processes including but not limited to training programs, officer eligibility, space management and allocations, sponsored activities, catering grants, and other administrative programs.
o Assist with the implementation of student organization and student organization advisor recognition programs.
o Assist in the management of the student organization database (GatorConnect) and work with software provider to make continued improvements to the database and technology.
o Assist with budget planning and reporting; maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure proper procedures, controls, and financial guidelines for all areas including organization expenditures.
o Serve as a resource and provide general assistance to student leaders and organization advisors on various issues and operational needs impacting student organizations at the University of Florida.
o Contribute to the implementation of institutional policies by ensuring consistent enforcement through the permit process.
o Coordinate assessments of student organization support services.
o Report appropriate information as required by Clery Act and Title IX.
o Serve as a point of contact and provide oversight for specific student organizations, providing support related to registration, programming, event management, and operations (as assigned).
o Assist in providing oversight and advisement for major campus-wide events (as assigned)
Administrative & Operational Support
• Assist with the Administrative functions and programs for the Office of Community & Belonging and the Department of Student Engagement
o Supervise and manage student assistants and student employees.
o Manage the operations of department space and/or operations.
o Assist in the management of performer contracting process for eligible student groups and department programs and events
o Assist in providing oversight and advisement for major campus-wide events as assigned
o Assist with marketing and promotions strategy for educating students and encouraging co-curricular involvement
Division of Student Life Support
· Contributes to the Division and University through active participation on committees and division-wide initiatives (example opportunities): Emergency dean on call, event support team, conduct committee, screening committees, student welcome events, etc); and other duties as assigned