Student Activities Coordinator

Department Overview

The Student Involvement and Leadership Center creates opportunities for students to explore purpose, build meaningful connections, and develop the capacity to lead. Our work includes leadership development, advising and support for student organizations, fraternities and sororities, student media, and student government, service and civic engagement programs, and campus activities. As Boise State continues to grow and evolve, our department is experiencing exciting renewal and organizational growth.

We are seeking someone who values collaboration, enjoys making a difference, and thrives alongside creative students and dedicated professionals.

The Student Activities Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of campus programs and events that support the educational and social mission of Boise State University. This position plays a key role in creating a vibrant campus experience through large‑scale traditions and ongoing programming, including Homecoming Week, Bronco Welcome, Campus Awards Ceremony, Spring Fling, late‑night programming, and other engagement initiatives.

The Coordinator also contributes to the execution of departmental marketing and communications strategies by supporting program promotion, student outreach, and engagement efforts. This role supervises student staff across programming, marketing, and social media functions, providing leadership and professional development to ensure high‑quality program delivery and effective communication with the campus community.

Please note, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with student organization leaders, campus partners, and advisors to support student engagement and campus involvement.
• Plan, implement, and assess educational and social programs, including Homecoming Week, Bronco Welcome, Spring Fling, Campus Awards, and late‑night programming, with attention to logistics, risk management, and financial stewardship.
• Serve as a departmental liaison on campus committees and collaborative initiatives supporting signature events and student engagement efforts.

• Supervise, advise, and support student employees through hiring, training, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development efforts.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that supports employee growth, performance, and retention.

• Support the implementation of departmental marketing and communications strategies for campus activities and events.
• Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate messaging, promotional timelines, and outreach efforts across digital, print, and social media platforms.
• Guide student staff in content creation and outreach efforts to maintain a consistent and engaging departmental presence.

• Support departmental operations through program logistics, budget management, contract coordination, assessment activities, and event implementation.
• Collect and evaluate program data to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, university committees, cross‑functional teams, and divisional events while representing the department and contributing subject‑matter expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative, and student‑centered higher education professional with experience coordinating campus programs, advising student leaders, and supporting student engagement…