Student Program Coordinator, Non-Traditional

Position Overview

The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impact programs and resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations, leadership experiences, and professional development workshops.

The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs.

The Non-Traditional Student Program Coordinator for Community Programs is responsible for strengthening the KU student experience for non-traditional students defined as students who start college over the age of 24, commuter students, students with dependents, and part-time students. The Non‑Traditional Student Program Coordinator will supervise graduate and undergraduate student staff to implement a dynamic outreach and student engagement experience. The Non‑Traditional Student Program Coordinator for Community Programs engages with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community to extend the reach of the Student Engagement Center.

The Non‑Traditional Student Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Community Programs in the Student Engagement Center. Student Affairs at the University of Kansas makes learning possible through programs and services designed to support students across their KU experience as they achieve their academic and personal goals. Student Affairs serves as an advocate for students across the University community.

• Implement a comprehensive student engagement curriculum that supports the mission of the SEC.
• Oversee direct outreach, development, and support for two or more categories of student organizations, their leaders, and their advisors.
• Oversee the KU student commuter lounge.
• Oversee the planning and development of biweekly student programs geared to connect and support non‑traditional students at KU.
• Manage program budgets associated with student engagement programs.

• Lead the development and implementation of a communication plan to connect with non‑traditional students across the five KU campuses.
• Re‑launch and advise the Non‑Traditional Student Foundation, a registered student organization for KU non‑traditional students.
• Participate in campus‑wide involvement fairs and orientation sessions to provide an overview of resources and engagement opportunities for non‑traditional students.
• Implement virtual outreach engagement opportunities to connect with non‑traditional students.
• Create and implement Non‑Traditional Student Newsletter.
• Launch Big 12 Non‑Traditional Student Support Group, intended to connect with colleagues across Big 12 institutions who are supporting non‑traditional students or interested in learning about how to implement strategies on their respective campuses.
• Manage program budget associated with marketing materials for non‑traditional students.

• Develop and implement workshops for registered student organizations including but not limited to these topics: student organization registration process, event planning, budget management, fundraising, and history/heritage months.
• Design ongoing training and communications strategies for registered student organization advisors. Ensure advisors receive regular training on risk management, conflict management, funding opportunities, and other Registered Student Organization Guidelines.

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate program learning outcomes. Ensure all registered student organization and community programming advances departmental, Student Affairs, and university learning outcomes; this…