Coordinator - Center for Student Involvement

Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Western State University is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate and implement campus programs that enhance student engagement. This role involves advising student organizations, managing event logistics, and supporting various campus traditions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and project management skills, with a focus on student development and collaboration with diverse populations. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student engagement practices and event planning.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with marketing and social media engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement campus programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for registered student organizations.
• Manage event logistics and operational planning.
• Assist in planning major campus traditions and events.

Skills

Knowledge of student engagement practices

Organizational skills

Project management

Multitasking

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of marketing and social media

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate and implement campus programs, engagement initiatives, and co-curricular experiences that support student development and campus involvement.
• Serve as a primary resource for registered student organizations by providing advising, training, guidance, and administrative support.
• Manage event logistics and operational planning, including scheduling, space reservations, marketing, risk management procedures, and assessment efforts.
• Oversee student organization processes including registration, renewal, record maintenance, compliance tracking, and policy education.
• Assist with the planning and execution of major campus traditions and signature events including welcome programming., homecoming activities, family events, and campus celebrations.
• Manage and maintain student engagement platforms, databases, and related systems to ensure accurate reporting and effective communication.
• Collect, analyze, and report assessment data related to programs, student participation, and engegement outcomes.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing processes, and resource management for assigned initiatives and programs.
• Serve on departmental, divisional, or institutional committees as assigned.
• Provide general operational support for the Center for Student Involvement and Student Affairs initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of student engagement practices, event planning, and student development principles.
• Strong organizational, project management and multitasking skills.
• Ability independently coordinate programs and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationship with student, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Ability to advise and support diverse student populations and student leaders.
• Experience with marketing, social media engagement, and promotional strategies preferred.
• Ability to collect and interpret assessment data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support on campus events and initiatives.