Coordinator of Student Life

Coordinator of Student Life

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Student Life. The Coordinator of Student Life will work to serve a rapidly growing student population by implementing best practices and professionalizing student activities and involvement opportunities. In this role, you will collaborate with and support student government, clubs and organizations, campus recreation, and other campus departments. This collaboration and support include assisting with event planning, providing advisement and mentorship to student leaders, and serving on working committees for various campus-wide, student-focused initiatives and events.

The primary responsibility of the Coordinator of Student Life is to continue to increase involvement opportunities while maintaining and retaining current engagement processes for Nevada State University students. This responsibility is achieved, in part, by creating and providing training and resources for current student organizations as well as working to assist in the process of creating new student organizations. This position will support the Associate Director of Student Life in all campus activities and student development initiatives within the office.

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Serve as primary liaison with 35 active clubs and organizations and work to increase participation in current clubs while also expanding club numbers.
• In partnership with the Coordinator of Campus Recreation, plan and execute the Alternative Break trips.
• Responsible for large scale campus‑wide events.
• Manage the Student Engagement Platform (Campus Groups).
• Supervise the Student Life Assistant Student Workers.
• Manage the Scorpion Den reservation system through 25
  
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• Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Ability to cultivate relationships across campus.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to coach/mentor students.
• Understanding of event planning and ability to support students through their event planning journey.
• Understanding of higher education budgets.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).

• Master degree.
• Knowledge of Student Development Theories.
• Previous work managing multiple budgets.

Budgeted salary for this position is $61,553.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This posting is open until filled. The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by June 30 for full consideration.