Student Life Leader & Leadership Development Coordinator

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial moving assistance

Relocation resources

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Coordinator for Student Life, Leadership Experiences to support student leadership programs and supervise a graduate assistant and student staff. The role will direct the Make Your Mark on Madison Program and ensure HRD 475 course leadership content is current and well-delivered.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, program assessment, budgeting, and professional development to advance the Student Life mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education settings or student affairs is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities are essential.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills demonstrated in teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student staff and directors.
• Coordinate Make Your Mark on Madison Program and HRD 475 course
• Develop programming, marketing, scheduling, and assessment efforts.
• Monitor budgets and manage resources for student leadership activities.
• Foster collaboration with university stakeholders and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Team supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Coordinator for Student Life, Leadership Experiences to support student leadership programs and supervise a graduate assistant and student staff. The role will direct the Make Your Mark on Madison Program and ensure HRD 475 course leadership content is current and well-delivered.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, program assessment, budgeting, and professional development to advance the Student Life mission.