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SOF Coordinators

The SOF Coordinators (executive board) of the Student Organization Forum (SOF) are hired by the SOF Advisor.

The Student Government (SG) President or Vice-President and the Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) Executive Chair serve as non-voting members of SOF.

SOF Coordinator Job Duties and Qualifications

• presides over the meetings
• reviews funding requests with the SOF Advisor
• creates meeting agendas
• provides guidance for new student organizations
• assists with the planning of leadership retreats and workshops
• recommends improvements and initiatives based on student organization needs
• Hold ten office hours per week in the Center for Student Involvement
• assists the SOF Advisor with event planning meetings
• develops promotional and communicative tools for student organizations
• Represent SOF to the University, students, administrators, parents, the local community, and other bodies and institutions
• Weekly meetings with SOF Advisor
• Attend all mandatory meetings, retreats, and functions (e.g. Freshman Orientation information sessions, Family Day, Homecoming, planning retreats, University-sponsored leadership programs, Advisor Coffees, Election Reception, Advisor Appreciation Luncheon, Student Leader Awards Dinner, etc.) as required
• Assist as needed or upon request
• Perform all other duties normally associated with the office or directed by the SOF Advisor
• Attend all regular and special meetings of the Student Organization Forum

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (3.0 or better if you are a graduate student) at the time of application and selection, and maintain the minimum GPA throughout the term of office
• Must be currently enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours(six credit hours for graduate students) at the time of application and selection, and throughout the term of office
• Must not be on disciplinary probation
• Availability for SOF orientations and meetings and scheduled office hours
• Previous experience in student organization leadership positions
• Knowledge of University and SOF operating policies and procedures
• Familiarity with parliamentary procedure
• Organized, highly motivated, accountable., and responsible
• Strong sense of fairness and ability to make decisions