University Events Coordinator/S

Michigan State University(MSU); East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Manager for Registered Student Organizations to provide university-wide oversight, support, and administration for over 1,100 RSOs across MSU campuses. You will oversee registration, renewal, compliance, leadership development, and event review, serving as a central resource on governance and policy interpretation.

Collaborating with colleges, administrative units, advisors, and student leaders, you will help implement programs like Sparticipation and RSO

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree; 3–5 years planning, coordinating and managing events.
• Experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee registration and renewal for RSOs.
• Support leadership development and program initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleges, units, advisors, and student leaders on governance and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate university events like Sparticipation and RSO Fall Conference.

Skills

Planning

Coordinating

Event management

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Desktop publishing

Presentations

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Student development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master’s in Higher Education Administration (preferred)

Tools

Word processing software

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Desktop publishing software

Presentation software

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager for Registered Student Organizations serves as a key leader in the university-wide oversight, support, and administration of Michigan State University’s registered student organization (RSO) program. The role is responsible for coordinating processes, policies, and services that support more than 1,100 student organizations across all MSU campuses and locations. This includes managing student organization registration and renewal, overseeing compliance with university policies and procedures, supporting organizational leadership development, and facilitating the review and approval of student organization activities and events. The position provides strategic oversight of operational systems and processes that enable student organizations to function effectively and safely, while advancing the educational mission of Michigan State University. Working in collaboration with academic colleges, administrative units, campus partners, advisors, and student leaders, this role serves as a central resource on student organization governance, risk management, event planning, organizational development, and policy interpretation. In addition to managing established university-wide initiatives such as Sparticipation (Fall Organization Fair), Springticipation (Spring Organization Fair), and the RSO Fall Conference, this position develops, implements, and assesses new programs, resources, and initiatives designed to strengthen student involvement, leadership development, and organizational success. The position plays a critical role in fostering a vibrant co-curricular environment by connecting students with opportunities for engagement while ensuring consistency, accountability, and compliance across the university’s student organization community. The individual in this role encompasses the Division of Student Affairs’ quality standards and values through respectful, responsive, and resourceful service. All responsibilities are carried out with a commitment to student success, inclusiveness, engagement, and community building, supporting the university’s mission of creating meaningful opportunities for involvement, leadership, and learning beyond the classroom.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs and Services, or in an area related to the work being performed; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning, coordinating, and managing special events; experience in word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and/or presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Position may require software specific to the operational activities of the employing unit.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible and expansive work experience in student life administration, counseling, human relations, and/or program development; knowledge of legal, ethical, and affirmative action practices or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Training and experience in college student development; experience creating and implementing student success initiatives based on relevant data; demonstrated success in college student organization advising; capacity to facilitate leadership development opportunities for college students. Strong interpersonal skills and engagement with students, staff, faculty, and community members. Knowledge of student organization software systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color