Coordinator/Student Leadership and Engagement

K-State Student Union; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

K-State Student Union seeks a full-time Administrative Coordinator to oversee student engagement programs and leadership initiatives, collaborating with campus partners.

You will support the Student Governing Association, plan signature events, manage communications and assessment, and assist with SafeRide operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher; experience with student programs; ability to work evenings and weekends; strong communication; valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with six or more months of demonstrated experience; or a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student engagement initiatives and programs.
• Lead programming communication, marketing, and promotion opportunities.
• Support the Student Governing Association with events and records.
• Administer the SafeRide program and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Program planning

Event coordination

Leadership development

Assessment & reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (6+ months experience)

Master’s degree

Job description

• Location 918 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR,Manhattan, KS, 66506-3419,United States


• Base Pay $42,224.00 - $46,446.00 / Year


• Job Category Administrative, Full-time


• Employee Type Full-time; Non-Exempt

• Name Union HR


• Email [e-mail]

Description

Student Engagement-specific

50%: Oversee Student Programs and Involvement’s student engagement initiatives. Work collaboratively with campus partners and student organizations to support programs and involvement. Develop and facilitate programming to achieve desired outcomes. Lead programming communication, marketing, and promotion opportunities. Develop, implement, and track assessment tools, analyze results, compile reports and present data to stakeholders.

Contribute as a member of the Week of Welcome planning committee and plan/facilitate designated department signature events and marketing opportunities. Represent the department in enrollment management efforts such as recruitment fairs, pipeline programming, university recruitment and admissions events, and other outreach initiatives as assigned.

35%: Provide administrative support to the university’s Student Governing Association (SGA), to include but not limited to, event planning; file, organize, and maintain records and other documents; drafting correspondence; and assisting with special projects and initiatives.

Serve as a subject matter expert to committee(s) and association positions regarding expectations of SGA. Provide strategic guidance, problem-solving, evaluation and monitoring as necessary to ensure successful outcomes and fulfillment of SGA’s mandates. Identify, create, administer, or execute leadership development opportunities (trainings, workshops, resources). Advise committees and student leadership as assigned.

Administer the university’s SafeRide late-night rideshare program for students, as instructed by SGA. Monitor program usage and track expenditures, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Schedule regular marketing promotions accordingly to fund program throughout the academic year. Report program outcomes to stakeholders.

Departmental functions

15%: Provide knowledge, support, and guidance regarding student leadership and engagement to stakeholders and the community. Hire, train, and supervise student staff. Assess performance of such. Serve as a member of internal and external committees. Furnish additional administrative and programmatic support to the department and Union. Remain current and competent by developing professional contacts with colleagues; seek out professional development opportunities, etc. Perform other duties as assigned and instructed.

Requirements

Education – Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and six or more months of demonstrated experience; or


• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Education – Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience – Minimum Demonstrated

• Advising or working with students from a variety of social and economic backgrounds;


• Ability to develop future community leaders;


• Planning and executing events;


• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Experience – Preferred Demonstrated

• Work or volunteer experience in a college environment.


• Demonstrated experience in public relations, marketing, and/or event planning, particularly in student activities.

Skills and Abilities

Work in a general office environment and event venues, to include outdoor settings. Remain seated/stand 40% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying equipment. Hearing for average or normal conversations and to receive information. Sight to view computer, documents, and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. Move, transport and position equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Valid driver’s license. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

Summary

Role Overview

This position develops and implements programs that promote student engagement, involvement, and leadership at the K-State Student Union. This position coordinates student engagement initiatives and signature events, supports the Student Governing Association (SGA), provides leadership development and advising, and administers the SafeRide program. The role collaborates with campus partners, student organizations, and stakeholders; oversees student staff; manages program communications and assessment; and contributes to recruitment, outreach, and departmental initiatives that foster student connection, leadership, and belonging.