Community and Connection Coordinator

Concordia College•Moorhead, MN

2d•$21 - $24

About The Position

About the Role: The Student Belonging & Community Coordinator will advance the college’s commitment to a welcoming and inclusive student experience by coordinating student-centered belonging initiatives and advising student leaders. This position provides primary advising to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and supports campus-wide cultural and community-based programming, including signature events such as MLK Day and the Cobber Winter Classic. The Coordinator advises student leaders within Student Government Association (SGA) related to elections processes and contributes to a vibrant campus community by fostering student leadership through involvement, developing programs, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance belonging and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3 years’ experience in a related field
Working knowledge of best practices in student activities, leadership development, diversity, equity and inclusion education trends, and/or event planning.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in student personnel administration or related program
five years’ experience in a student activities related role
Experience at a liberal arts college.

Responsibilities

Programming support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)
Advise DEIC student leaders in planning and executing programs.
Support development of inclusive, culturally responsive programming.
Oversee logistics including contracts, risk management, and Student Activity Fee budget allocated to DEIC.
Guide assessment of program effectiveness and student engagement.
Coordinate campus belonging and community programming
Lead implementation of signature programs (MLK Day, Cobber Winter Classic, Dia de los Muertos, Ramadan, etc.)
Support identity-based and community student organization initiatives.
Collaborate with campus partners to enhance campus community experience.
Support Student Government Association (SGA) elections, hiring, and processes.
Advise SGA Elections and Credentials Council (ECC).
Coordinate logistics, communication, and execution of elections and hiring.
Ensure compliance with SGA governing documents and institutional policies.
Support recruitment and onboarding of student leaders.
Support student organizations and belonging/community-focused engagement.
Connect student organizations to campus resources and collaborative opportunities
Promote engagement through Cobber Connect and other platforms
Encourage community through cross-major program collaboration.
Serve as a liaison to the Office of Admissions to highlight current programming and engagement and to identify areas of partnership.
Contribute to Office of Student Engagement Initiatives
Support large-scale campus programs and collaborative initiatives.
Utilize OSE’s curricular approach to learning in program development, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
Represent the OSE at campus events, including Admissions programming.
Serve on committees and contribute to Mission & Inclusion divisional priorities as assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides