Student Life Coordinator

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs, the Coordinator of Student Life supports student engagement, student organization development, leadership development, and campus programming at Lake Superior State University. This entry-level position serves as the primary professional staff member supporting day-to-day Student Life operations, with assistance from student employees who help with programs, events, office operations, and student engagement efforts.

The Coordinator helps create a welcoming and active campus environment where students can connect, participate, and grow. The position advises student clubs and organizations, coordinates student activities, supports campus traditions, supervises student employees, and works with campus partners to strengthen student involvement and belonging.

This role is designed for a developing student affairs professional who can take initiative, learn quickly, manage multiple priorities, and provide consistent support to students. The position requires strong organization, clear communication, sound judgment, and a student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and support student activities, campus programs, and campus-wide events that increase student engagement and strengthen campus community; Assist with campus traditions, student involvement programs, leadership events, and other co-curricular experiences; Create programs that support student connection, belonging, personal growth, leadership development, and retention; Manage program logistics, including room reservations, supplies, marketing, event setup, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up; Provide support for evening and weekend programs as needed based on student programming and campus event needs; Advise and support student clubs and organizations on event planning, budgeting, recruitment, officer transition, risk awareness, and organization operations; Help student leaders understand university policies, procedures, deadlines, and expectations; Support student organization registration, recognition, training, and communication processes; Provide guidance to student leaders that helps them build confidence, solve problems, and develop leadership skills; Assist with leadership workshops, student leader training, retreats, recognition programs, and other leadership development opportunities; Support programs that help students develop communication, teamwork, decision-making, planning, and conflict management skills; Encourage student leaders to create inclusive, responsible, and well-planned programs and services; Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student employees who support Student Life programs, office operations, events, and student engagement efforts; Provide student employees with clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and support; Use student employee support to help maintain consistent Student Life services, program coverage, event staffing, and student-facing office operations; Help student employees develop workplace, leadership, communication, and customer service skills; Support programs and services that promote inclusion, respect, belonging, and student connection; Create opportunities for students from different backgrounds and experiences to participate in campus life; Work with campus partners to support programs that help students feel welcomed, represented, and connected to LSSU; Collaborate with faculty, staff, academic departments, athletics, housing, dining, public safety, student government, and community partners to support student programs and engagement efforts; Serve as a visible and approachable resource for students, student organizations, and campus partners; Communicate with campus partners about upcoming programs, student needs, and engagement opportunities; Track participation, attendance, feedback, and basic program outcomes; Use surveys, evaluations, and student feedback to improve programs and services; Maintain accurate records related to student organizations, programs, student employees, budgets, and events; Assist with marketing, communication, forms, calendars, reports, and other administrative functions that support Student Life operations; Stay informed about current practices in student engagement, leadership development, student organization advising, and campus programming; Follow university policies, procedures, and expectations; Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to student success; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Basic understanding of student development, student engagement, leadership development, campus programming, or related student support practices; Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on responsibilities; Ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and community partners; Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment; Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed; Ability to use technology to support communication, programming, recordkeeping, and student engagement; Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends based on programming needs

Nice to have

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or a related field; Experience working with student clubs, student organizations, campus programming, student employees, or leadership development; Experience planning events, programs, trainings, or student activities in a college, university, school, nonprofit, or community setting; Experience using student engagement platforms, event management systems, social media, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar technology