Student Life Coordinator

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Job Description Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Student Life Coordinator develops and implements a comprehensive student engagement program that supports student success, belonging, leadership development, and connection to Great Basin College. The position identifies emerging trends and student needs and creates educational, cultural, social, civic, recreational, wellness, and community engagement opportunities that complement the academic experience.

Programming is designed to serve students across all GBC locations and online, with attention to the needs of adult learners, first-generation students, veterans, dual credit students when appropriate, and other nontraditional populations. The Coordinator advises the Student Government Association (SGA), develops student leadership opportunities, supports the creation and sustainability of student organizations, and works with the Events Committee and campus partners to coordinate signature events, campus traditions, basic-needs initiatives, and GBC's food pantries.

The Coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, Communications and Marketing, and community partners to create a visible and welcoming Student Life presence across the College. The position develops communication strategies that promote programs and student experiences through social media, newsletters, campus signage, the Student Life website, photography, and storytelling. The Coordinator assesses student engagement through participation data, surveys, student feedback, and program evaluations and prepares an annual Student Life report to guide continuous improvement.

The position manages Student Life and programming budgets, supports oversight of the SGA budget, and recruits, trains, supervises, and mentor’s student employees, interns, and peer leaders while developing their leadership, communication, and professional skills.

This position is located at the main campus in Elko, NV and requires occasional travel, including overnight stays to various locations within the state of Nevada.

Qualifications Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education, Communications, Business, or a related field. Bachelor (or Masters) degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field is preferred

Experience working with diverse student populations. Prefer two or more years of experience coordinating student activities, leadership development, student organizations, orientation, campus programming, or related student affairs functions.

Demonstrated commitment to student engagement, belonging, and student success.

Strong organizational, communication, event planning, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for student programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience advising student organizations or student government.

Experience supervising student employees or student leaders.

Prefer experience working at a community college, rural-serving institution, or multi-campus college.

Responsibilities Coordinates educational, cultural, social, civic, recreational, wellness, and community programming aligned with institutional priorities and student needs.

Ensures engagement opportunities are accessible across campuses, instructional modalities, and student populations, including first-generation, adult, veteran, rural, and nontraditional students.

Advises the Student…