Student Life Coordinator

Palm Beach State College; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading college seeks a Student Life Coordinator to enhance student engagement through various events and activities on and off-campus. This role involves coordinating student mentor programs, campus events, and promotional campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and manage competing priorities effectively, contributing to a vibrant campus community.

Benefits

Tuition fee waiver

Medical and dental insurance

Generous time off

Professional development programs

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience or Associate's degree with 3 years.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Publisher required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists with planning student life and campus activities.
• Tracks data to analyze trends in student engagement.
• Supports wellness events and manages budget documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 14, 2025 (14 days left to apply)

job requisition id R0012613

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for coordinating and supporting student events and special projects on and off campus. Coordinates student mentor program, mascot appearances, and college-wide event calendar. This position requires traveling and working a fluctuating schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for coordinating and supporting student events and special projects on and off campus. Coordinates student mentor program, mascot appearances, and college-wide event calendar. This position requires traveling and working a fluctuating schedule, including evenings and weekends.

What a day of a Student Life Coordinator looks like :

• Coordinates and assists with the planning and implementation of student life and campus activities, developing processes and programs to enhance student engagement.

• Monitors, tracks, and analyzes data to identify trends and gaps in student engagement. Facilitates training and maintains current knowledge of student engagement platforms.

• Supports athletic, intermural, and wellness events that promote the division, including assisting with coordinating activities and events. Recruits and supervises department volunteers for programs, events, and activities.

• Develops communication campaigns to publicize college, department, and campus programs, events, and initiatives. Maintains and monitors the department website, email, and social media accounts. Uses established web templates and may use HTML or web development software.

• Designs, edits, produces, and distributes brochures, catalogs, newsletters, reports, flyers, posters, manuals, or specialized publications. Creates presentations as needed for training and promotions.

• Assists with monitoring department and student activities’ budgets in the system. Prepares, processes, and verifies documentation for payments and other financial transactions.

• Coordinates and monitors department mascot and Step-N-Repeat reservations and usage, including securing the performer, and cleaning and maintaining the costume and supporting materials.

• Determines the need for office supplies, equipment, and materials. Replaces or purchases new office supplies and equipment as needed.

• Coordinates retention initiatives through the mentor program including record keeping and report preparation.

• Travels to meetings, seminars, and conferences outside of college locations. Participates in various campus committees and assignments as needed.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; OR Associate’s degree and three years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

• Microsoft Publisher or similar

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions

• Operate motor vehicle

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $19.00 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position will close on July 13, 2025 at 11:59pm