Program Coordinator, Student Organizations

Lindenwood University; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Program Coordinator for Student Organizations to support the development, engagement, and success of campus clubs and leaders.

You will partner with campus partners to strengthen involvement while ensuring alignment with university policies. Bachelor’s is required; Master’s is preferred for advancement. This role may require evenings and weekends to support events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership role, preferably in student activities.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day operations and engagement of student organizations.
• Maintains accurate records within the student engagement platform.
• Coordinates registration and administrative processes for registered student organizations.
• Advises student organization leaders on operations, leadership development, and event planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaborative skills

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Event planning

Problem solving

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student engagement platform

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

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, life insurance, 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 meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; 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 the development, engagement, and success of Lindenwood University’s student organizations and their student leaders. The position works collaboratively with campus partners to strengthen student involvement and leadership opportunities while ensuring student organizations operate in alignment with University policies.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Supports the day-to-day operations and engagement of student organizations, serving as primary contact for routine questions, organizational needs, and University processes
• Maintains accurate student organization records, including officer rosters, constitutions, bylaws, and required documentation within the University’s student engagement platform
• Coordinates the registration, re-registration, and ongoing administrative processes for registered student organizations
• Advises student organization leaders on organizational operations, leadership development, event planning, University policies and procedures, and available campus resources
• Serves as an advisor to student organization without a designated faculty/staff advisor to provide interim support
• Serves as an event consultant for student organizations, coaching student leaders through event planning, logistics, risk management, and University processes
• Coordinates and supports student engagement initiatives including involvement fairs and other programs that promote student organization visibility and participation
• Coordinates and supports the implementation and assessment of the Lion Leadership Experience designed to strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness
• Evaluates student organization and engagement initiatives and recommends improvements based on student needs, assessment data, emerging trends, and best practices
• Promotes adherence to University policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulation

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Supports Lindenwood students by providing programming that allows for student development outside of the classroom
• Demonstrates commitment to the holistic development of diverse student 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 external vendors to complete tasks
• Assists other areas of Student Involvement with event coordination and execution
• Assists with development and execution of department-wide plans, goals, and assessments undefined

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as education, student affairs, human resource management, or business
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably in 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 abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong collaborative and customer service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts and clearly articulate expectations 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 maintain effective relationships with faculty, students, and staff
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated staff supervision skills
• Ability and desire to take initiative and demonstrate creativity
• Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of student development/leadership theories and the ability to apply them appropriately
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of student organization management systems
• General contract and risk management knowledge
• Knowledge of and experience applying research and best practices related to student leadership initiatives

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Nights and weekends required
• Campus Security Authority (CSA) designation and service required
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• 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. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.