Student Organization Outreach & Program Coordinator

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Student Organization Outreach & Program Coordinator to develop and oversee co-curricular activities, multicultural programs, and leadership opportunities for students. You will collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate IDEA concepts into the campus experience and support diverse learners.

The role focuses on event planning, student club support, and program assessment, with a 40-hour work week and a starting salary aligned to the posted figure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of prior work experience in student affairs or related field.
• Ability to engage diverse student populations and support first-generation/low-income students.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate welcoming events and manage student clubs and organizations.
• Facilitate partnerships between Student Activities and Inclusion and classroom instruction.
• Develop assessment techniques to track participant progress and recommend program improvements.
• Create and implement IDEA workshops and related resources for campus initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Student affairs experience

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance). We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Position Title: Student Organization Outreach & Program Coordinator

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Student Activities and Inclusion, the Student Organizational and Program Coordinator is responsible for facilitation of co-curricular programs, multicultural competence, student leadership opportunities, and an overall campus climate that fosters student development. The coordinator will develop and facilitate events, workshops and seminars that complement classroom instruction and help students build leadership and life skills (e.g., diversity, budget management, conflict resolution, etc.). This position will also assist in framing the diversity imperative in academic and educational terms to engage faculty and staff to move IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) conversations to the center of institutional concerns to compliment the co-curricular experience to the work faculty are doing to engage students.

Job Description:

Project and Process Management - 50% Coordinate welcoming events/meet-and-greet sessions for new and continuing students. Manage student clubs and organizations. Facilitate and oversee non-multicultural student clubs and organizations. Facilitate the partnership between Student Activities and Inclusion and classroom instruction through intentional co-curricular programming that supports course learning outcomes. Develop goals and strategies for reaching and maintaining faculty involvement in co-curricular partnerships. Support other Student Activities and Inclusion programs. Develop assessment techniques to determine program success; track participant progress and analyze results to recommend program improvements. Student/Customer Service - 30% Serve as a key liaison/contact for student club and organization leaders. Assist in the development of club constitutions and by-laws, budgets, and organizational meetings. Facilitate club leader trainings, host workshops, and coordinate monthly Club Council meetings for all student clubs and organizations to review college policies and procedures. Collaborate with campus stakeholders to develop an IDEA manual and related program resources available during the academic year. Other - 20% Create and implement an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) workshop and training catalog for students, applicable to the Division of Student Affairs and related campus initiatives. Host workshops, trainings, and retreats that serve as cross-functional opportunities with academic courses and co-curricular programming, producing direct learning outcomes for students. Promote IDEA workshops and trainings through cross-functional, student-focused teams or committees. Serve as the liaison for incident reports involving clubs/organizations and related to bias through the Behavioral Intervention Team. Research best practices in services for IDEA work to encourage program involvement. Develop and facilitate multicultural programming activities through the Office of Student Activities and Inclusion to foster cultural awareness and diversity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Two years of prior work experience in student affairs, student life programming, or a related field in a higher education setting Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students Knowledge and understanding of the needs of first-generation and low-income college students Working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook Proven experience collaborating with other departments Excellent communication and organizational skills; essential for this highly visible position with significant public, student, agent, and internal contact with faculty and staff

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with emphasis on bilingual communication in Spanish and English Working knowledge of multicultural programming and leadership development Proven experience in the development and implementation of supportive services or student retention programs for underrepresented students in post-secondary education settings or related diversity program areas Bilingual in Spanish and English

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay:

$52,878/year

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Total Hours Per Week:

40

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Specialist

Posting Date:

09/29/2026

Expected Start Date:

11/09/2026

Compensation Grade:

B32

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

Student Activities & Inclusion Department

EEO Statement:

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.