Senior Student Program Coordinator

University of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

The College of Nursing is seeking an organized, student-centered professional to support students throughout their academic journey, from prospective student engagement and recruitment through graduation and program completion. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, the coordinator contributes to initiatives that enhance student success, strengthen engagement, and foster a culture of support, belonging, and academic excellence.

As a member of the student services team, this position serves as a resource for current and prospective students, connecting them with information, programs, and services that support their educational goals. The role combines student support, program coordination, communication, event management, and administrative operations to provide a positive experience across nursing programs. Through outreach and relationship-building, the coordinator fosters connections among students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

The coordinator designs and coordinates student-focused programs, supports recruitment and retention efforts, develops communication and marketing initiatives, and contributes to activities that promote student engagement and success. The position uses data, technology, and best practices to inform decisions and continuously improve services and programs. The role collaborates with offices across the university and serves as a point of contact for students and stakeholders, supporting the College of Nursing’s mission of preparing future healthcare professionals through high-quality educational experiences and comprehensive student support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 12 months of experience in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 48 months of related experience may be accepted, for a total of 60 months of experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a student-first approach.

Nice To Haves

• 24 months of experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with student programming, student services, or closely related work.
• Experience with event planning or management.
• Experience with student information systems.
• Experience with student communication.
• Ability to engage in student recruitment and represent the institution to prospective students.
• Experience in higher education, student services, student programming, event coordination, or student communications.

Responsibilities

• Support students throughout their academic journey, from prospective student engagement and recruitment through graduation and program completion.
• Connect current and prospective students with information, programs, and services that support their educational goals.
• Coordinate student programs, communications, events, and administrative operations across nursing programs.
• Conduct strategic outreach and build relationships among students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts and develop communication and marketing initiatives.
• Use data, technology, and best practices to inform decisions and improve student services and programs.
• Collaborate with university offices and serve as a point of contact for students and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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