Coordinator of Programming & Leadership

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham seeks a dynamic professional to design and implement leadership education and social programming for the student body. This role will plan large-scale events, advise student organizations, and collaborate with campus partners to enhance engagement and belonging.

Responsibilities include directing leadership curricula, coordinating campus-wide initiatives, and supporting data-driven planning while ensuring inclusive practices and FCC-compliant activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related experience in student engagement, programming, or leadership development.
• Experience advising student organizations, and coordinating workshops or events is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leadership education and social programming for the student body.
• Advise recognized student organizations and coach student leadership groups.
• Plan campus-wide events and collaborative programs with campus partners.
• Administer day-to-day operations and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership development

Event planning

Collaboration

Public speaking

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leadership education and social programming efforts for the student body (50%): Plan and execute large-scale, signature social programs and Make and Take events, including contract review and fiscal reconciliation.


• Develop and facilitate campus-wide leadership programming.


• Plan and execute Student Engagement & Belonging’s welcome event as part of the new student experience during Wildcat Days.


• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging and the Coordinator of Student Organizations, plan and execute University Day.


• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging, create and facilitate the curriculum for Lead UNH, a four-day leadership institute for about 45 students and 10 staff.


• Plan and execute the Maker’s Expo, UNH’s artisan craft fair.


• In collaboration with campus partners, plan and execute senior programming for graduating students, including the advisement of a graduation programming committee.


• Chair the Cross-Campus Programming Committee, comprised of campus partners who share best practices and resources to serve the student body.


• Provide leadership development services for student groups, campus departments, academic classes, and student staff on campus.

Directly advise recognized student organizations (40%)

• Serve as advisor for 91.3 FM WUNH, the UNH radio station. Duties include coaching the organization, liaising with non-student constituents, overseeing technical needs, and ensuring FCC compliance.


• Serve as advisor for The New Hampshire, a student run news publication, including coaching both the editorial and business sides of the organization.


• Serve as staff advisor for Main Street Magazine, a student run magazine, including coaching both the editorial and business sides of the organization.


• Serve as advisor for Wildcards. Duties include the support of budget and general organization management.


• Plan and facilitate ongoing organizational development workshops for student organization members on various leadership topics throughout the academic year.

Additional administrative duties (10%)

• Assist in the overall management of the day-to-day operations of Student Engagement & Belonging.


• Maximize use of resources including funding, facilities, and time.


• Collaborate with marketing staff on marketing efforts.


• Serve on university-wide committees.


• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans.


• Gather and analyze data for reporting and recommendations for social and leadership programming.


• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain on the forefront of the field.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related experience working in student engagement and/or with student organizations, programming, and/or leadership development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff, and external agencies.


• Ability to work on a flexible basis when activities fall outside of normal working hours.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and a sustained commitment to supporting inclusion and equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.


• Knowledge of student and leadership development theories and practices.


• An understanding of the role of the student union and its programs.


• Knowledge of and experience with college student organizations and their needs.


• Direct supervisory experience.


• Experience in development and presentation of workshops, classes, and training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$43,710.00 - $77,920.00 The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.

Location

Durham

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.