Student Life Programs & Operations Coordinator

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University is seeking an experienced administrative professional to coordinate a range of office functions and support activities in the Engaged Learning unit. The role serves as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling complex issues with discretion.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree and at least three years of administrative experience, with a preference for candidates with a bachelor’s degree and higher education experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in office administration, business administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience.
• Related work experience may substitute for education; 1 year experience = 1 year of education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative, fiscal, planning, and staff support activities.
• Serves as primary operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, including confidential issues.
• Analyzes data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations; serves on committees in support roles.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Record systems

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative, fiscal, planning, and staff support activities. Serves as primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, often on complex and confidential issues. Provides complex administrative assistance in the areas of program and project planning, research, and analysis. Responsible for analyzing data, preparing reports, and making appropriate recommendations. Serves on a variety of committees in a support capacity. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree preferably in office administration, business administration or a related field.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience.
• Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and five (5) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in office administration, business administration or a related field.
• Administrative office experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in grant administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on a wide range of issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively work on a team and practice inclusion with all organizational levels.
• Ability to effectively utilize an electronic record system.
• Ability to collaborate collegially with a multidisciplinary staff and throughout the CSU community.
• Ability to work effectively with various populations.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PT0703935S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.


Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Posted Date

Posted Date 09/01/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Review Begins

Review Begins 09/09/2026

Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • CSU Website
  • Other
• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at [phone] if you need accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have an associate degree or the experience substitute listed below?Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and five (5) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three (3) years administrative work experience? (Yes or No)
  • Yes
  • No
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