Student Leadership Coordinator – University Housing - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Leadership Coordinator is responsible for advising and supporting the residence hall student leadership structure, including the United Residence Halls Council (URHC) and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) chapter. This role provides leadership development, organizational advising, program support, and administrative oversight to ensure that student-led initiatives enhance the residential experience. The coordinator works closely with Residence Life staff, student leaders, and campus partners to develop programs, leadership opportunities, and engagement initiatives that strengthen community and student success within the residential environment.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: 1 year of professional experience in higher education; Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of professional experience; 2 years of graduate assistant work counts at 1 year of professional experience
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of student organization advising practices, including governance structures, officer transitions, and leadership coaching.
Knowledge of residence life or campus housing programs and the role of student leadership organizations in enhancing residential communities.
Knowledge of program planning and event management processes used to support student engagement initiatives.
Skill in advising, mentoring, and supporting student leaders in goal setting, problem solving, and organizational management.
Skill in organizational and project management to coordinate multiple programs, meetings, and initiatives simultaneously.
Skill in written and verbal communication for interacting with students, staff, and campus partners.
Skill in budget monitoring, financial tracking, and supporting student organizations in responsible use of allocated funds.
Ability to assess student leadership programs and use data to inform improvements and future planning.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced student services environment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or a related field
Experience: Direct experience working with college student populations. Experience advising and leading students or student organizations. Experience developing & delivering programs/initiatives in a college setting.
Knowledge of student leadership development theories, student engagement practices, and co-curricular learning models within higher education environments.
Knowledge of regional and national residence hall leadership organizations and conferences, including National Association of College and University Residence Halls and South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls.
Skill in developing assessment tools and analyzing program outcomes related to student engagement and leadership initiatives.
Skill in training and supporting staff members who serve as advisors to student leadership groups.

Responsibilities

ADVISING Serve as the primary advisor for URHC and NRHH, supporting executive boards in leadership development and organizational operations
Attend weekly executive board meetings and general body meetings for both organizations.
Hold regular one-on-one meetings with student leaders, including the URHC President and NRHH leadership team
Provide guidance on strategic planning, leadership development, program implementation, and organizational governance
Support and oversee fundraising initiatives
Assist with delegation planning and advising for regional and national residence hall leadership conferences including: National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SAACURH), and Tennessee Association of Residence Halls (TARH)
Support the selection, preparation, and advising of conference delegations.
PROGRAMMING Facilitate leadership development opportunities for residence hall student leaders
Coordinate semester leadership retreats and strategic planning sessions for URHC and NRHH
Support student leaders in planning and implementing campus-wide residential programming
Coordinate major initiatives, including Welcome Week programming in the residence halls, Residence hall leadership training, and Hall officer training each fall
Collaborate with Residence Life staff to integrate leadership initiatives with residential curriculum and engagement efforts
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGETING/ASSESSMENT Maintain regular office hours to support student leaders
Provide weekly or biweekly updates to departmental leadership
Attend departmental staff meetings and training sessions
Support training for residence hall staff (RAs, Hall Directors, etc.)
Maintain communication with campus partners and external vendors supporting student programs
Advise student leaders in managing organizational budgets
Oversee financial processes including: reimbursements, advance funding requests, and budget reconciliations
Maintain accurate financial records in collaboration with the Student Organizations Business Office
Ensure up-to-date budget documentation in departmental systems (e.g., SharePoint)
Assess learning outcomes of events, programs, and services by utilizing technology such as Campus Labs
Compile program/event statistics each semester for annual report
CONDUCT/AREA COVERAGE Know all conduct processes and familiarize yourself with all residence halls in your area
Understand how to initiate a search, call for authorization, conduct a search, and how to document a search on an incident report to be given to the Hall Director within 24 hours of the incident's occurrence
Confront policy violations in the residence halls and document appropriately
Ensure that an incident report is submitted immediately after an incident occurs.
Know and understand the protocol system
Always call and keep the appropriate individuals on the protocol list informed of major situations in the residence halls or those that arise during an area coverage response
Works in cooperation with other Head Staff to provide 24-hour on-call Area Coverage and is available to work in halls that remain open during university breaks.
OTHER Represent the office at Division of Student Life events
Serve on various campus committees to support current and the development of new programs and resources for all student populations
Engage in professional development activities/trainings to maintain current higher education practice
Work with department buyers to secure contractual obligations
Support division and university strategic initiatives and priorities
Other duties as assigned