Student Leadership Coordinator, Residence Life

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM in Norman, OK seeks a Student Leadership Coordinator to advise residential student leadership organizations and support housing community programming. The role includes partnering with the Residence Hall Association and seven Community Councils, guiding leadership development, and coordinating recruitment, budgets, and events.

Responsibilities span advising student organizations, program development, and collaboration with campus partners to foster belonging and engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.
• Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience.
• Master's degree preferred for enhanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advising and developmental support for residential student leadership organizations, including RHA and seven Community Councils.
• Support creation and implementation of programs that foster engagement, belonging, and leadership within the residential community.
• Design and manage processes to ensure continued success and sustainability of student organizations.
• Oversee administrative and operational components necessary to sustain student leadership organizations.
• Strengthen partnerships within the institution and connect residential leadership to broader professional networks.

Skills

Leadership development

Student engagement

Budget management

Advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted Salary $50,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Work Schedule:Varies, will include working evening and/or weekend hours in support of student events

Travel:May be required

Position Introduction:

Student Leadership Coordinator (SLC) supports the development and implementation of residential leadership initiatives, including student housing organizations and select campus-wide programming. This position serves as the primary advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and all Community Councils (CCs).

The SLC supervises one graduate staff member and advises approximately 45 student leaders, supporting their leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and programmatic initiatives. Responsibilities include advising student organizations, coordinating recruitment and training processes, managing organizational budgets and purchasing processes, and supporting programming and engagement efforts across the residential community.

The SLC contributes to Housing & Residential Life through participation in departmental initiatives, committee service, and collaboration with campus partners. This position has a variable schedule and requires evening and weekend availability to support student organization activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, live-off position.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Provide comprehensive advising and developmental support for residential student leadership organizations, including the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and seven Community Councils.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING

Support the creation and implementation of programs and initiatives that foster engagement, belonging, and leadership within the residential community.

RECRUITMENT, SELECTION & ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Design and manage processes that ensure the continued success and sustainability of student leadership organizations.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Oversee the administrative and operational components necessary to sustain student leadership organizations.

CAMPUS COLLABORATION & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Strengthen partnerships within the institution and connect residential leadership organizations to broader professional networks.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience

Department Preferences:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services or related field.
• 24 months of experience supervising or advising student leaders, particularly within residence life or student governance organizations.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes