Student Activities Coordinator

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a temporary Student Activities Coordinator for its Luxembourg campus, responsible for enriching student life through cultural and community activities. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and relevant skills in communication, crisis management, and community engagement. This position is set for a one-year term, starting from July 2025, and includes provided housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by appointment date.
• Experience living or studying outside the U.S.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates student support for success and cultural adjustment.
• Supports crisis response with staff in Luxembourg and Oxford.
• Assists with cultural discovery and learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Social Media Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Student Activities Coordinator

Department: Global Initiatives Department

Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Job Description Summary: Student Activities Coordinator provides support to all co-curricular realms of student life at the Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. Do you want to jump start your career in the field of International Education? If so, we invite you to apply for the Student Activities Coordinator (SAC) position.

Job Description

The SAC facilitates the cultural, social, and personal adjustment of students to the European experience, and supports students in building a community as members and active participants in the residential life of the Luxembourg campus system. The SAC serves as a positive role model for students. This is a full-time, temporary, one-year appointment from approximately July 15, 2025– July 14, 2026 on the Miami University’s Luxembourg campus. This position requires living on campus; housing is provided.

The Student Activities Coordinator will:

• Coordinates student support toward increased student success and cultural adjustment, support community building which develops a common sense of purpose and belonging, safety, and acceptance where students look beyond themselves to feel a sense of responsibility and commitment, as well as valuing others.
• Supports risk management and crisis response in collaboration with administrators and staff in Luxembourg and in Oxford.
• Assists student activities outside of the classroom, including cultural discovery and European travel to extend the learning environment.
• Participates in and supports logistical arrangements for study tours, Discovery Tours, and field trips.\
• Collaborates with MUDEC administration and GLI staff to contribute to distributed communications and advise to ensure coherent and effective delivery of student activities updates through newsletter, social media, and other broadcast media.
• Works with MUDEC undergraduate interns and the Student-Faculty Council (SFC) members.

The position requires fixed office hours, Wednesday through Sunday or Thursday through Monday.

Minimum Requirements:

Required: Bachelor’s degree by date of the appointment.

Consideration may be given to applicants who have the ability to communicate well in group and individual situations, establish rapport with a wide variety of people, ability to quickly evaluate crisis situations and respond appropriately, experience living, studying, or working outside of the United States, previous experience as a Resident Director/Assistant/Advisor in a student residence hall or youth program residential setting, are proficient in French, and have social media marketing and communication experience.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents: Please upload resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquiries may be directed to Donna Gouvan at [e-mail]. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

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Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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