Student Life Coordinator

Uaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Austin is seeking a highly organized Student Life Coordinator to support student programming, residential life, and university operations. The role collaborates with the Director of Student Life to enhance the student experience and foster strong relationships with students.

The position oversees housing communications, events, parent updates, and cross-functional program logistics while promoting wellbeing and student success on campus in Austin, Texas.

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 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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent working

On-call readiness

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.