Student Development Coordinator

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development); Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Student Development Coordinator to enhance student engagement and success. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to support the Academic Program for Excellence (APEX) and facilitate educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for student development, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends. Join a vibrant team committed to fostering a supportive and engaging campus environment for all students.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation and leave plans

Onsite childcare

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or student affairs is preferred.
• Strong commitment to student success and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in co-curricular development for the APEX program.
• Serve as liaison between MSA and academic partners.
• Support professional development for student staff.

Skills

Student Affairs

Program Development

Teaching/Training

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Education or Social Sciences

Job description

Position Title: Student Development Coordinator

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within higher education, such as student/academic affairs or related administrative roles; Bachelors degree or higher in Student Affairs, Social Sciences, Education, or related field; Experience teaching, training, and/or facilitating small or large groups; Experience designing and/or executing educational programs or trainings; Experience supporting hiring, training, and supervising; ideally student workers

Job Description:

Do you have a strong commitment to helping students achieve their goals? Are you looking for a position where you get to work directly with college students?

If so, The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Student Development Coordinator! This position will be hired as a Student Services Specialist I.

What You'll Do:

1. Assist in the co-curricular development plan for the Academic Program for Excellence (APEX), a leadership and professional development initiative with a collaborative summer bridge program. The coordinator will do this by providing support services, programs, and initiatives to increase and maintain the office's engagement with APEX students beyond the summer bridge portion of the program.
2. Serve as liaison between MSA (Multicultural Student Affairs) and academic colleges partners (student services staff and faculty) for coordination of initiatives during the academic year for APEX.
3. Work with non-academic campus partners and business partners to further develop and enhance the APEX student development experience throughout the academic year.
4. Track, evaluate, and respond to APEX student retention, persistence, and graduation data.
5. Work collaboratively with the Student Experience and Success Coordinator to sequence and implement the co-curricular approach for MSA.
6. Serve as an active member on a variety of divisional committees charged with promoting student success and belonging.
7. Support instruction of one section of UST 2050 and UST 1060 for the George Washington Carver Scholastic Leadership Scholarship Program.
8. May provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate student staff, specifically the APEX Graduate Assistant and CSL Peer Educators.
9. Provide support on escalated concerns from students, families, and the campus community.
10. Support professional development opportunities for Peer Educators and related student staff.
11. Serve as liaison between MSA and college partners in the hiring, training, and supervision of summer live-in APEX student staff.

The successful candidate will be student-centered and have strong relationship-building skills. They will demonstrate flexibility and creativity, coupled with a strong passion for leading students to success.

There will be occasional night and weekend hours in this role.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

About Department:

The mission of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University is to provide comprehensive programming and services that promote the academic success and holistic development of all college students, with an emphasis on fostering self-awareness and interpersonal understanding. Our office is dedicated to helping Iowa State provide a developmentally engaging campus environment where students can thrive academically, personally, socially, and professionally. Through education, advocacy, leadership development, and community-building initiatives, we aim to empower all students to succeed while recognizing and valuing the unique contributions and experiences of individuals, as aligned with the mission and goals of the University and Division of Student Affairs.

Level Guidelines

Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision. Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode. Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained. Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate. May lead projects of limited scope and complexity. May provide guidance to students.

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month

Work Period Time Type: Full time

Pay Grade: PS805

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: May 1, 2025

Posting Close Date: May 15, 2025

Job Requisition Number: R16842