Program Coordinator, Student Organizations

Lindenwood University; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Free lunch Fridays

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Program Coordinator for Student Organizations to support development, engagement, and success of campus student groups. You will collaborate with campus partners to strengthen involvement and leadership opportunities while ensuring organizations comply with university policies.

The role emphasizes advising leaders, coordinating registrations, coordinating events, and promoting leadership experiences within a dynamic campus setting.

Qualifications

• Equivalents may be considered in education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day operations and engagement of student organizations; acts as primary contact.
• Maintains records: rosters, constitutions, bylaws, documentation in the engagement platform.
• Coordinates registration and re-registration for student organizations.
• Advises leaders on operations, leadership development, event planning, policies.
• Advises when no faculty advisor is assigned; provides interim support.
• Acts as event consultant; coaches leaders on planning, logistics, risk management.
• Supports involvement initiatives like fairs and programs to boost visibility.
• Implements and assesses Lion Leadership Experience to strengthen leadership.
• Evaluates initiatives and recommends improvements based on data and trends.
• Ensures adherence to policies and regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

1 year leadership experience

Tools

Student organization management systems

Job description

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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).


• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).


• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.


• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).


• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.


• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title:

Program Coordinator, Student Organizations

Division:

Student Affairs

Evaluation Group:

Staff

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Director, Student Involvement

Positions Supervised:

N/A

Job Summary

The program coordinator, student organizations, supports thedevelopment, engagement, and success of Lindenwood University’sstudent organizations and their student leaders. The position workscollaboratively with campus partners to strengthen studentinvolvement and leadership opportunities while ensuring studentorganizations operate in alignment with University policies.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will berequired of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Supports the day-to-day operations and engagement of studentorganizations, serving as primary contact for routine questions,organizational needs, and University processes


• Maintains accurate student organization records, includingofficer rosters, constitutions, bylaws, and required documentationwithin the University’s student engagement platform


• Coordinates the registration, re-registration, and ongoingadministrative processes for registered student organizations


• Advises student organization leaders on organizationaloperations, leadership development, event planning, Universitypolicies and procedures, and available campus resources


• Serves as an advisor to student organization without adesignated faculty/staff advisor to provide interim support


• Serves as an event consultant for student organizations,coaching student leaders through event planning, logistics, riskmanagement, and University processes


• Coordinates and supports student engagement initiativesincluding involvement fairs and other programs that promote studentorganization visibility and participation


• Coordinates and supports the implementation and assessment ofthe Lion Leadership Experience designed to strengthen leadershipand organizational effectiveness


• Evaluates student organization and engagement initiatives andrecommends improvements based on student needs, assessment data,emerging trends, and best practices


• Promotes adherence to University policies and procedures andlocal, state, and federal regulation

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture ofservice excellence


• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to theUniversity’svalues


• Supports Lindenwood students by providing programming thatallows for student development outside of the classroom


• Demonstrates commitment to the holistic development of diversestudent populations

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Participates in collaborative planning for campus-wide events,such as New Student Orientation, Family Day, and Homecoming


• Collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and externalvendors to complete tasks


• Assists other areas of Student Involvement with eventcoordination and execution


• Assists with development and execution of department-wideplans, goals, and assessments undefined

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as education, studentaffairs, human resource management, or business


• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a leadership role, preferablyin student activities, programming, or related area


• Master’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

May be representative,but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesnecessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures


• Strong collaborative and customer service skills


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills


• Ability to resolve conflicts and clearly articulateexpectations of team members


• Commitment to individual and team professional development


• Ability to be a confident spokesperson


• Proven effectiveness in making significant decisions


• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintaineffective relationships with faculty, students, and staff


• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated staff supervisionskills


• Ability and desire to take initiative and demonstratecreativity


• Highly developed organizational skills and attention todetail


• Knowledge of student development/leadership theories and theability to apply them appropriately


• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of studentorganization management systems


• General contract and risk management knowledge


• Knowledge of and experience applying research and bestpractices related to student leadership initiatives

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible workdesignation descriptions.

• General office setting


• Nights and weekends required


• Campus Security Authority (CSA) designation and servicerequired


• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described beloware representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hoursdaily


• Ability to sit for extended periods of time


• Ability to use a phone for extended periods of time


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Adequately mobile to navigate on and off campus events


• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.