Student Life Coordinator

College of Southern Maryland; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Southern Maryland invites applications for a Student Life Coordinator to support campus engagement across La Plata, Prince Frederick, and Leonardtown. You will help run daily operations of Student Life offices, assist students, staff, and community, and ensure spaces are welcoming and functional.

The role emphasizes coordinating events, partnerships with local organizations, and leadership programs. A bachelor's degree is required, and experience in student services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Experience in student services area preferred.
• Ability to engage diverse student populations.
• Strong administrative and event-support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Student Life programs across all campuses.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Student Life offices and spaces.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing programs and events.
• Serve as a first point of contact for students, faculty, and community.
• Develop relationships with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Support student leadership initiatives and campus traditions.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Student group leadership

Adaptability

Integrity & discretion

Budgeting & record keeping

Event planning & coordination

Time management

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital and nestled in a history-rich region of Southern Maryland, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has twice been recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. CSM is also nationally ranked among the top 100 producers of minority associate degrees across many fields. With more than 100 academic programs, CSM is known for its student-centered focus, innovation, and responsiveness to our regional workforce and community.

CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Student Life Coordinator provides operational support for Student Life programs, services, and campus engagement initiatives across the La Plata, Prince Frederick, and Leonardtown campuses. The position coordinates the day-to-day operations of Student Life offices and student engagement spaces while supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of departmental programs, events, and services. The Specialist assists students, faculty, staff, and community by answering inquiries and researching and resolving records, registration, and course issues timely and efficiently. The position assists in the successful delivery of student leadership initiatives, campus traditions, co-curricular experiences, and institutional events by coordinating event logistics, maintaining functional program spaces, and ensuring resources and facilities are prepared to support student engagement and success.

Reports to: Assistant Director, Student Life

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

50% Daily Operations and Student Support

• Provides operational coverage for Student Life offices and student lounges across all campuses as needed.
• Serves as departmental coverage during staff meetings, leave, events, and other operational needs.
• Greetings students and visitors while providing general information regarding Student Life services, events, and campus resources.
• Maintains welcoming, organized, and functional Student Life spaces.

50% Daily Operations and Student Support (continued)

• Assists with opening and closing Student Life offices and event spaces.
• Monitors Student Life facilities and reports maintenance, safety, or operational concerns.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key industry partners, businesses, and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and its external partners.
• Identify potential partners and opportunities for collaboration.
• Provide first level advising to new and current students, as well as support for community and visitors to CSM.
• Utilize college resources and refers students to appropriate departments and services.

35% Event Operations and Coordination

• Assist with operational logistics for Student Life college wide programs, events, and engagement initiatives across all campuses, ensuring activities are executed efficiently and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Support the coordination of event setup, breakdown, room configurations, equipment, signage, and event materials to ensure facilities are prepared for successful program delivery.
• Provides on-site operational support for Student Life programs, Student Government Association (SGA) Board activities, Programs and Activities Committee (PAC) events, Registered Student Organization (RSO) initiatives, and other institutional events.
• Transports, stages, and maintains event equipment and supplies before, during, and after programs.

15% Administrative and Program Support

• Assists professional staff with event registration, participant check-in, attendance tracking, and event evaluations.
• Provides logistical support for departmental communications, promotional material distribution, and campus marketing efforts.
• Assists with room reservations, furniture arrangements, and daily operational needs to support Student Life programming.
• Assists with maintaining departmental equipment, supplies, and event materials in a clean, organized, and event-ready condition.
• Supports the supervision of student employees by assisting with daily work assignments and operational guidance.

Additional Duties

• Assist students with troubleshooting and navigating My learning, Online Services, My.CSMD
• Support special programs designed to support student success
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support Student Life operations.

Additional Duties (continued)

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field
• Experience in student services area with progressively increased responsibility preferred

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with college student constituencies & diverse populations in an effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to advise or lead student groups or organizations.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to work with professional integrity and discretion
• Proven record keeping, budgeting and administrative skills.
• Ability to design and organize student activities and/or cultural and recreational programs.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent oral and written skills are required.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

General Employment Information

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

Conflict of Interest policy

No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions. Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.

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