Student Engagement & Leadership Coordinator

Student Engagement & Leadership Coordinator, College of Optometric Medicine - 

This is a hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote), full-time position (40 hours per week), and includes eligibility for all RMU benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), and more. In addition, this position receives 17 paid holidays annually, 3 paid floating holidays annually, and accrual of paid vacation and paid sick time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS  

Position Reports to:   

• Sr. Director of Student Affairs 
• Dean of the College of Optometric Medicine

POSITION PURPOSE  

The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Student Affairs within the Department of Student Affairs, with a dotted-line reporting structure to the Dean of the college assigned. The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and support for students within their designated academic college, ensuring a high-quality, student-centered experience aligned with institutional goals and the mission of RMU. 

This position plays a key role in promoting overall student development, engagement, and success by connecting students with university resources, support services, and engagement opportunities. The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator fosters an equitable and inclusive environment that supports belonging, well-being, and professional growth for students across the academic lifecycle—from orientation through graduation. 

The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the Department of Student Affairs and their assigned college, collaborating closely with faculty, program directors, and academic leadership to ensure coordinated communication, timely support, and effective student outcomes. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Student Leadership 

• Plan and execute student engagement events, class leadership elections, and community-building initiatives within the assigned college.
• Coordinate and attend monthly class leadership meetings with student representatives and faculty liaisons.
• Collaborate with the college dean or program directors to support student governance and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee leadership launch, nomination, and election processes for student leaders.
• Create and maintain class leadership bylaws and governance structures in alignment with institutional policy.
• Manage leadership development programming, ensuring consistency with university-wide initiatives.
• Communicate meeting outcomes and leadership updates to the Sr. Director of Student Affairs and academic leadership.

Student Support and Resources 

• Collaborate with Student Affairs and college leadership to connect students with campus resources and engagement opportunities.
• Support non-academic advising related to student involvement, leadership, and community engagement.

• Partner with Institutional Equity and Student Success teams to ensure inclusive practices and equitable access to programs.
• Contribute to annual updates of student engagement information for publications, websites, and departmental resources.
• Coordinate with the Office of Communications for promotion of student-led events and engagement highlights.
• Support onboarding and transition programming for new students within the assigned college. 

Matriculation 

• Coordinate new student orientation activities, presenting on leadership and engagement opport