Coordinator, Student Leadership Development and Training

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The Coordinator of Student Leadership Development provides leadership in developing, coordinating, and delivering programs and initiatives for the student organization community. These include student organization, officer, and advisor trainings; engagement programming; event support; and community development. The Coordinator works directly with individual students, advisors, and groups to facilitate leadership development and organizational success. The role oversees student organization training, advising, registration, compliance, and management systems; coordinates university leadership programs and assesses their effectiveness; supports policy education and organizational accountability; and builds partnerships across campus to promote student involvement. The Coordinator also supervises student employees and support staff, manages operational processes and technology requests, and helps ensure efficient delivery of student leadership and organization services. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments and works collaboratively to foster student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Typically at least 6 months of working experience in higher education advising, developing, coordinating, and evaluating student organization programming.
Demonstrated initiative and adaptability, with the ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to an innovative team.
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Valid U.S. driver's license and compliance with UI Fleet Safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Typically at least 6 months of experience using student organization management software, particularly Campus Labs or similar software, as well as social media.
Typically at least 6 months of campus programming experience emphasizing administration and leadership education.
Typically at least 6 months of experience assessing and evaluating programs and conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
Knowledge of and commitment to University policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and assess orientation programs, annual trainings, and educational workshops for undergraduate and graduate/professional student organization leaders.
Advise student organizations on event planning, risk management, budgeting, travel, leadership development, and organizational operations.
Oversee new organization registrations and annual re-recognition processes, and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
Provide functional oversight, training, user support, and process improvements for Anthology Engage and event submission platforms.
Coordinate and lead university leadership programs, including ISLE, Leadership Launch, Leadership and Development Seminars (LADs), and Student Organization Development Day.
Assess student organization programs, leadership initiatives, trainings, and events to improve effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
Communicate policy updates, provide educational resources, assist with policy development, and support organizations with accountability or financial compliance concerns.
Collaborate with campus departments, student leaders, Orientation programs, USG representatives, and other stakeholders to support student involvement and leadership development.
Develop outreach and marketing strategies to encourage student participation, support first-year student engagement, and foster a welcoming and respectful campus environment.
Supervise student employees and support staff, manage operational processes and technology requests, and ensure efficient delivery of student leadership and organization services.