Student Experience Coordinator (In Person)

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Join a team dedicated to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment that fosters a sense of belonging and thriving for PLNU students. The Student Experience Coordinator plays a key role in organizing signature events like Welcome Week and Spring New Student Orientation, as well as supporting other cohort based programs that foster belonging and engagement across campus. This position combines event coordination, administrative excellence, and a passion for building community.

Provide dependable and professional in-person support.

Salary:
Pay range $22.64 - $24.45
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.

Internal Classification: Career Track - Support Job Level - 3

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

What We're Looking For:

• A creative and detail-oriented team player who thrives on planning memorable student experiences.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Someone who communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty.

• A collaborative spirit who enjoys working across departments to make events run smoothly.

• Experience or interest in event planning, logistics, administrative responsibilities, and project coordination.

• A proactive problem solver who can anticipate needs and take initiative.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with occasional evening or weekend events.

• A dependable professional who manages budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently.

• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus culture.

• Passion for student life and engagement within a mission-driven university setting.

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Assist in the coordination of logistics and administrative responsibilities for key campus events, including Welcome Week and Spring New Student Orientation.

• Support in administration and logistics for other student experience programs such as Sophomore September, and Intercultural Pathways, and other cohort-based programs/events

• Communicate across multiple platforms to ensure accurate event promotion and information sharing for staff, faculty, and students.

• Manage event timelines, facility requests, vendor coordination, and materials preparation.

• Track expenses, reconcile budgets, and maintain records for student experience programs.

• Provide administrative support through database management, scheduling, and reporting.

• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, faculty, and staff throughout the year for the Student Experience office.

• Assist in supporting student leaders, student interns, and other staff for event operations.

• Collect feedback from participants to enhance future events and experiences.

• Support daily operations and collaborative projects within the Office of Student Experience and larger Department of Student Life & Formation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of event planning and/or higher education experience required

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with great attention to detail

• Accuracy and attention to detail, strong organization skills and the ability to maintain confidentia