Recognized Student Organizations Coordinator

exp1-prod-web.syr; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University seeks a Recognized Student Organizations Coordinator to advise RSOs, promote compliance and risk management, and support campus programs through guidance on university policies and event contracting. You will assist with RSO recognition, roster management in Anthology/Cuse Activities, officer trainings, and promotional efforts, with occasional evenings and weekends for events.

This on-campus role requires regular in-person presence to engage students and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred experience planning and executing student events.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures related to student organizations.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to RSOs and be the primary point of contact for a subset of the University’s 250+ RSOs.
• Support planning and implementation of programs and events, including budgeting, logistics, and risk management.
• Educate on university policies to ensure compliance and organizational success.
• Manage funding requests, contracting, purchasing, and expenditure tracking from the Student Activity Fee.
• Support officer selection through elections training and leadership development.

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Student development

Event marketing

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, counseling, or related field

Job description

Recognized Student Organizations Coordinator

Job Title Recognized Student Organizations Coordinator

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $21.05 - $21.63

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

Serve as an advisor and consultant for a diverse portfolio of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), acting as a primary touchpoint for a subset of the University’s 250+ RSOs. Provide guidance, education, and support on university policies, procedures, and best practices to promote RSO compliance, risk management, and organizational success.
Assist with the planning, implementation, and contracting of events and supply orders in support of both RSO activities and departmental programs. Contribute to the execution of large-scale University events including performances, speakers, and student organization programming by providing logistical, operational, financial, and administrative support. Coordinate marketing and promotional efforts in alignment with departmental standards and timelines.
Assist with RSO recognition, re-registration, and roster management processes, and support the delivery of officer, trainings, workshops, constitution development, and maintenance of RSO historical records within the Anthology platform (Cuse Activities). This position requires occasional evening and weekend work to support events and programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, counseling, or related field required. Preferred experience in planning, implementing, and executing student events and programs.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to plan, implement, and execute a wide range of student organization events, including those requiring contract and financial management.
• Demonstrated, up-to-date knowledge of student affairs, student activities best practices, and a working understanding of student development and leadership development theories.
• Ability to effectively support and collaborate with a diverse student population.
• Experience in event marketing and promotional strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a broad range of campus and community stakeholders.
• Prior experience as a student leader or advisor preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognized Student Organization ( RSO ) Consulting:

• Serve as a consultant to a diverse portfolio of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), acting as the primary point of contact for a subset of the University’s 250+ RSOs.
• Support student leaders in the planning and implementation of programs and events, including guidance on event logistics, budgeting, and risk management.
• Provide education on university and governing body policies and procedures to ensure compliance and organizational success.
• Manage approved funding requests, including contracting, purchasing, and expenditure tracking from the Student Activity Fee, to ensure responsible stewardship of funds supporting RSO programs and events.
• Support officer selection through elections training, leadership transition, and ongoing leadership development.

Marketing, Communications & Systems Management:

• Monitor and help ensure up-to-date records in the student organization management platform (Anthology/Cuse Activities), including rosters, online forms, registration workflows, and centralized information that promotes campus-wide involvement.
• Identify updates to the departmental web content, the RSO Handbook, and related publications and communications materials.
• Support the development and implementation of marketing and promotional strategies for RSO and departmental programs, including supervision and coordination of student graphic or marketing support when applicable.

RSO Conference & Travel Support:

• Advise RSOs on travel planning and logistics for conferences, competitions, and trips, ensuring compliance with university travel and purchasing policies.
• Ensure all trips are set up and managed through the University’s travel registry, including submission of trip and traveler details, emergency contact information, and required waivers.

Ongoing Professional Development:

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including departmental and divisional meetings, trainings, retreats, and relevant workshops, to remain current on best practices in student engagement, leadership development, and university initiatives.

Recognized Student Organization ( RSO ) Registration Processes:

• Support in planning, marketing and implementing the new RSO recognition process and the annual re-registration process for all Recognized Student Organizations (RSO’s).
• Support the design and implement mandatory officer trainings, workshops, and compliance with the Campus Labs platform.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.