Student Life Coordinator

The-University-of-Austin-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Austin is seeking a highly organized, proactive Student Life Coordinator to support student programming, residential life, and student organizations. You will work closely with the Director of Student Life to ensure programs run smoothly and to strengthen the overall student experience.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with students, supporting wellness resources, and coordinating communications with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through.
• Sound judgment and discretion when working with students, including in emergencies.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Support students with housing, onboarding, and administrative needs.
• Conduct regular student check-ins and participate in on-call rotation for overnight crisis response.
• Plan and execute campus events, orientation, and student programming including logistics (catering, security, A/V).
• Support Resident Assistants with training, resources, and programming.
• Assist student clubs and organizations with programming and processes.
• Manage communications with parents and families regarding university information and events.
• Track student forms and documentation and coordinate program logistics.
• Help develop programming to strengthen first‑year engagement and retention.
• Identify operational gaps and develop processes to improve efficiency and consistency across Student Life.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

multitask management

Independence & initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Austin is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and student-focused Student Life Coordinator to join the Student Life team. This position provides administrative and operational support across student programming, student support, residential life, student organizations, parent communication, and departmental operations. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Student Life to ensure programs and initiatives are executed effectively while building strong relationships with students and helping strengthen the overall student experience.

Responsibilities

• Student Support: Support students with housing, onboarding, and other administrative needs; conduct regular student check-ins; participate in an on-call rotation for overnight crisis response; and support student wellness initiatives and resources.
• Events & Programming: Plan and execute campus events, orientation, and student programming, including scheduling, catering, security, A/V, and day-of logistics.
• Residential Life: Support Resident Assistants through regular check-ins, training, resources, and programming; assist with housing communications and move-in.
• Student Organizations: Support student clubs and organizations with programming, engagement, accountability, and University processes.
• Parent Communication: Manage regular communications with parents and families regarding important University information, events, deadlines, and student support resources.
• Administrative Operations: Track student forms and documentation, coordinate purchasing and other program logistics, maintain organized departmental systems, and provide administrative support to the Director of Student Life.
• First-Year Experience: Help develop programming and systems that strengthen freshman engagement, connection, retention, and community beyond orientation.
• Process Improvement: Identify operational gaps and develop systems and procedures that improve efficiency, communication, and consistency across Student Life.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through.
• Sound judgment and discretion when working with students including in emergency situations.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and occasional evening or weekend events.
• Comfortable engaging with and serving as a role model for students.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, student affairs, residential life, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating events or student programming.
• Experience working with student organizations.
• Experience developing administrative systems or procedures.