Senior Coordinator, ASUA

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and 1-2

Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Senior Coordinator for ASUA to oversee operational and administrative support for its student government bodies, including executive officers, Senate, and Supreme Court. The role ensures efficient office operations, governance logistics, and compliance with university policies.

This position also supports SafeRide and UAEMS operations and assists the Associate Dean in advancing departmental priorities and initiatives, while maintaining a welcoming front

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning.
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational support for ASUA Executive Officers, Senate, and Supreme Court.
• Manage administrative operations for ASUA officers including calendars, meetings, and committees.
• Oversee administrative operations for SafeRide and UAEMS.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Provide support to the Associate Dean of Students; coordinate priorities, meetings, events, communications, and projects.
• Administer front desk operations, supervise student employees, and maintain customer-focused environment.
• Process scholarships, stipends, and awards via UAccess Student with accuracy and compliance.
• Manage procurement, facilities coordination, access, and office resources.
• Review financial transactions for compliance with university policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Office administration

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

MS Office

Google Workspace

Enterprise information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The Senior Coordinator, ASUA, reports directly to the Associate Dean of Students for Student Leadership and Governance and coordinates the operational and administrative functions that support the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA), including the Executive Officers, Senate, and Supreme Court. This position independently administers office operations, governance logistics, financial and administrative processes, and front desk services while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The Senior Coordinator also coordinates administrative operations supporting SafeRide and University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services (UAEMS) and provides operational support to the Associate Dean in advancing departmental priorities and initiatives. This position ensures the efficient delivery of programs and services that support student leadership and ASUA governance.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates andadministers operational support for the Associated Students of the Universityof Arizona (ASUA) Executive Officers, Senate, and Supreme Court.
• Managesadministrative operations for the ASUA Executive Officers by coordinatingcomplex calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing committees.
• Coordinates andoversees administrative operations to ensure the efficient and effectivefunctioning of SafeRide and University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services(UAEMS).
• Develops,evaluates, and implements administrative procedures and operational workflowsthat improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ASUA business operations,governance support, and office services.
• Providesadministrative and operational support to the Associate Dean of Students forStudent Leadership and Governance by coordinating departmental priorities,meetings, events, communications, and special projects.
  Coordinateslogistical planning and scheduling for ASUA conference rooms, governancemeetings, special events, and travel arrangements.
• Administers thedaily operations of the ASUA Front Desk by supervising student employees,coordinating staffing schedules, developing and maintaining operationalprocedures, and ensuring a professional, welcoming, and customer-focusedenvironment.
• Administers scholarships,stipend, and award payment processes through UAccess Student by reviewing,processing, and monitoring transactions to ensure accuracy, timely completion,and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Managesadministrative and office operations for ASUA, including procurement ofsupplies, facilities coordination, CatCard access, key management, andoversight of office resources.
• Reviews ASUAfinancial transactions, ensuring compliance with University of Arizonafinancial policies.

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• Strongorganizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability toindependently prioritize work and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Knowledge of office administration and business operations.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customerservice and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and enterprise informationsystems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional levelexperience required.
• Minimum of threeyears of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education andwork experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting student government, student organizations, or shared governance bodies.
• Experience supervising or leading student employees.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and executive-level calendars.
• Knowledge of University of Arizona policies, procedures, and business systems.
• Experience coordinating administrative or operational functions, including scheduling, financial processing, event logistics, and office operations.
• Experience interpreting and applying organizational policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Student Services

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensations at the time of posting. The university considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Student Activities & Engage

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/31/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

[e-mail]

Open Date

8/7/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].