Student Organizations & Leadership Programs Coordinator

Lindenwood; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Doctoral program discounts

Comprehensive benefits plan

Free lunch Fridays

Lindenwood Learning Academy

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Missouri is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the development, engagement, and success of student organizations and their leaders. The role works with campus partners to strengthen involvement and leadership opportunities while ensuring organizations align with University policies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with leadership experience and emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as education, student affairs, human resource management, or business.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably in student activities, programming, or related area.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day operations and engagement of student organizations, serving as primary contact for routine questions, organizational needs, and University processes.
• Maintains accurate student organization records, including officer rosters, constitutions, bylaws, and required documentation within the University’s student engagement platform.
• Coordinates the registration, re-registration, and ongoing administrative processes for registered student organizations.
• Advises student organization leaders on organizational operations, leadership development, event planning, University policies and procedures, and available campus resources.
• Serves as an advisor to student organization without a designated faculty/staff advisor to provide interim support.
• Serves as an event consultant for student organizations, coaching student leaders through event planning, logistics, risk management, and University processes.
• Coordinates and supports student engagement initiatives including involvement fairs and other programs that promote student organization visibility and participation.
• Coordinates and supports the implementation and assessment of the Lion Leadership Experience designed to strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluates student organization and engagement initiatives and recommends improvements based on student needs, assessment data, emerging trends, and best practices.
• Promotes adherence to University policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulation Service Excellence.
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence.
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values.
• Supports Lindenwood students by providing programming that allows for student development outside of the classroom.
• Demonstrates commitment to the holistic development of diverse student populations.
• Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration Participates in collaborative planning for campus-wide events, such as New Student Orientation, Family Day, and Homecoming.
• Collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and external vendors to complete tasks.
• Assists other areas of Student Involvement with event coordination and execution.
• Assists with development and execution of department-wide plans, goals, and assessments undefined.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Customer service

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Lindenwood University in Missouri is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the development, engagement, and success of student organizations and their leaders. The role works with campus partners to strengthen involvement and leadership opportunities while ensuring organizations align with University policies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with leadership experience and emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.