Department Coordinator IV (Program Coordinator, Programming)

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of University Housing and the Resident Experience (UHRE) within the Division of Student Affairs is hiring a Department Coordinator IV (Program Coordinator, Programming). This position coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive residential curriculum so residence halls can serve as centers for student learning, personal and professional growth, and community engagement. The coordinator works closely with UHRE staff and student workers, University faculty, student organizations, and campus partners to enhance residents’ experience and support student success, retention, and degree completion. The role integrates academic support services, leadership development, and diversity initiatives, and also performs administrative work supporting UHRE leadership and department operations.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a regular 37.5-hour workweek. Occasional evening and weekend hours, additional hours based on department needs, and occasional overnight travel may be required. The primary work location is the Belknap Campus. Compensation is commensurate with candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or active enrollment in a graduate-level program at UofL.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and assessing residential education, student engagement, leadership development, or other student learning programs.
• Experience with residential curricula, intentional conversations, learning outcomes, or other educational programming models.
• Experience collaborating with professional staff, student workers, faculty, student organizations, and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Cardinal Conversations program with staff and student workers, aligning outreach with designated themes and supporting resident engagement, community-building, student success, and retention.
• Manage budgetary allocations for residential programming initiatives.
• Collaborate with student organizations and campus partners to promote student engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion; curricular integration; and resident leadership development on campus and in the Louisville community.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a residential curriculum aligned with the University’s educational goals and priorities.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to student workers involved in program planning and implementation.
• Oversee and maintain resource rooms and stockroom closets for staff training, program planning, and resource use.
• Monitor staff and student employee program compliance across residence halls and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Assess residential curriculum effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and reporting, and recommend improvements.
• Serve as co-advisor for the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), collaborating with the Residence Hall Association to promote leadership development and recognition.
• Oversee resource procurement, resource room maintenance, campus partner outreach, and bulletin board resource information.
• Develop and deliver program-related training to professional staff and student workers.
• Assist with Division initiatives, including freshman orientation, Welcome Week, and resident move-in events.
• Perform other duties and complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and perks for eligible full-time and part-time employees; details are available on the University of Louisville’s Total Rewards webpages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level