Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI
Job Type: Administrator Part-Time
Division: Student Life & Veterans Resources
Description
Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
The Phi Theta Kappa Advisor is a part-time position that is responsible for all aspects of the chapter’s activities, including the recruitment of new members, accompanying students to meetings/conventions as they represent Mid, mentoring Chapter Officers and assisting them with the development of leadership skills, and fundraising for Chapter activities. This position works with the members to meet national, regional, and local chapter requirements.
Examples of Duties
- Provide oversight to the PTK honor society and manage recruiting, reporting, events, fundraising, induction, travel, purchasing, scheduling, programming, publicity, procedures, planning, etc.
- Develop, plan, implement, monitor and assess PTK initiatives across the campus and online.
- Assist the Chapter Officers in reaching PTK goals (Hallmarks, Five-Star, Honors Topic, College Project, fundraising, leadership development, etc.).
- Coordinate an annual induction ceremony.
- Work with the Chapter Officers to engage members in chapter activities and opportunities.
- Promote the All-USA and other academic competitions, scholarships and opportunities. Support students as they participate in these endeavors.
- Prepare annual reports and plans for PTK International and Mid.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and attend all PTK trips, including conventions and region events.
- Assist the Chapter in fundraising activities, including planning, participation, and evaluation.
- Explore community service projects and other opportunities for student involvement.
- Ensure that the values of equity and inclusion are present in all efforts to best support student success.
- Act as budget manager, working with both internal and external sources (including fundraising).
- Collect and analyze data; prepare periodic summaries and evaluative reports or documents, as required.
- Support and serve as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licensure:
Experience:
- One to three years of professional/managerial experience.
- Previous work experience in a community college environment preferred.
- Strategic planning and program development experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Project management skills and experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Effective presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
- Analytical ability to identify and resolve a variety of issues or challenges in an effective and timely manner.
