Program Coordinator-Belonging Programs

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator for Belonging Programs is an integral member of the Student Affairs team primarily responsible for overseeing programmatic initiatives that support the Multicultural Student Center dual‑affiliated student organizations, including management of the dual‑affiliation program (serving 90+ organizations annually) and administration of the MSC Grant which funds student organization events (disbursing up to $35,000 annually). The coordinator serves as a resource for affiliated student organizations by providing guidance, support, and referrals to navigate university policies, and by developing workshops and trainings that support organizational development, success, and sustainability.

• Generate and analyze reports on curricular and unit outcomes.
• Manage the MSC’s student organization affiliation program, including the dual‑registration process, tracking of requirements, provision of benefits, convening of leadership development workshops and conferences, ongoing consultation and support, and disbursement of grant funds.
• Support, supervise, and mentor student interns, fostering their personal and professional development while cultivating a collaborative and growth‑oriented team environment.
• Organize student‑focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives.
• Create and maintain schedules, logistics, and resources for student affairs programs, activities, and services.
• Write, edit, and publish content for communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders.

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $50,000 annually, with actual pay depending on experience and qualifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund. For a summary of benefits, see the PDF.

• Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, and executing student‑focused events, programs, or educational initiatives.
• Ability to facilitate discussion groups, programs, and workshops.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and electronic).
• Ability to foster collaborative networks and partnerships to benefit students.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with complex logistics, including the successful management and supervision of multiple facilities, staff, or volunteers.

• Capacity to make difficult decisions quickly and flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop assessment strategies and utilize data to inform change.
• Demonstrated experience applying student leadership theory and praxis in a higher‑education setting.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of student development and the complexity of social identities, demonstrated through previous programming or student support work.
• Experience working with, advising, or managing student organizations, including navigating registration processes, policy compliance, or funding and grants.

Bachelor’s Degree required—preferred degree areas: higher education, student affairs, organizational communication, development, leadership, or closely related areas. Preferred:
Master’s Degree in similar fields.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.