Coordinator of Leadership & Student Support Programs

AAMU Alumni Association, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AAMU Alumni Association, Inc. seeks a Coordinator of Leadership & Student Support Programs in Alabama. This role focuses on designing and implementing leadership development opportunities and support services for undergraduate and international students, enhancing their overall success.

The ideal candidate should hold at least a Bachelor's degree, have 1-3 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills. A flexible work schedule, including evenings, is required.

Qualifications

• One to three years related work experience; preferably in a university setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to the university mission and purpose.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Bulldogs LEAD program and leadership education workshops.
• Design and implement engagement tracking tools.
• Lead Bulldog Parent University planning and execution.
• Oversee the Career Closet operations and promotions.
• Advise Miss ISA and serve as liaison to ISA.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

The Coordinator of Leadership & Student Support Programs is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing leadership development opportunities and support services that contribute to the holistic development and success of undergraduate and international students. This position leads signature programs such as Bulldogs LEAD and Bulldog Parent University, manages resources like the Career Closet, serves as the primary advisor for Miss ISA and liaison to the International Student Association (ISA), and assists with compliance as an alternate Designated School Official (DSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) for international student programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Bulldogs LEAD program and other leadership education workshops to enhance students’ leadership competencies, career readiness, and personal development.
• Design and implement engagement tracking tools to monitor leadership involvement and outcomes across student cohorts.
• Lead the planning, execution, and assessment of Bulldog Parent University and other parent and family outreach initiatives to strengthen university-family partnerships.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation and promotion of the Career Closet, ensuring student access to professional attire for interviews, internships, and other opportunities.
• Advise Miss ISA and serve as liaison to the International Student Association (ISA), providing guidance for cultural programming and community-building efforts.
• Serve as the Alternate DSO and Responsible Officer, assisting the office in maintaining compliance with federal regulations related to international student and exchange visitor programs.
• Assist in developing, promoting, and evaluating new initiatives that foster leadership, diversity, and intercultural competency among the student body.
• Collaborate with university partners to integrate leadership and support services into broader student success efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, event assessments, and program budgets.
• Prepare reports and presentations demonstrating program impact and alignment with divisional goals.
• Participate in office, division, and campus committees.
• Assist with late-night, weekend, and special event programming as needed.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred
• One to three years related work experience; preferably in a university setting
• Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to the university mission and purpose; teaching and learning; high academic standards; and student success
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications (proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, employees, and the public
• Skill in facilitating and modeling a quality customer service orientation
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and conduct/complete independent work assignments
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, faculty, and the general public

Work Environment

• Work primarily, but not exclusively, in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential
• Requires average agility and good physical condition; ability to lift and carry moderately heavy materials weighing up to approximately 25 to 30 pounds
• Work may require sitting, near vision use for reading and computer use, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion
• Requires some evening and weekend hours to support student events and activities
• Office setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, and faculty