Student Involvement Program Coordinator

Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Dean of Students

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator manages the annual registration and classification processes of student organizations, coordinates and implements student organization advisor training, and administers support services and organizational development trainings/programs for student organization leadership. This position coordinates the involvement fairs and student leader/organization recognition and manages the Student Involvement Center including resources, staffing, utilization, and outreach programs. Other duties include assessing policies and procedures related to registered student organizations and assisting with the planning and implementation of Festival ISU and Winter Fest. The Program Coordinator will demonstrate an openness to connect with students and campus/community partners to support diverse, equitable, and inclusive student engagement opportunities.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$46,000 - $50,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree conferred prior to the position start date.
2. One year of experience serving as a leader in a student organization.
   *Note: Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties or the position may be substituted for this work experience. Master’s degree must be conferred prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in higher education administration, college student personnel administration, counseling, or a related field.
2. Experience advising student organizations and event planning for college students.
3. Experience working with a diverse student population.

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, with frequent evenings and weekends

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

September 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List - Three professional references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. T