Lead Student Program Coordinator

Pay Range: Targeted Salary $55,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Advocacy & Education, the Lead Student Program Coordinator of Advocacy & Education supports the mission of the University of Oklahoma by promoting student well-being, safety, and personal development through prevention education and outreach. This position provides direct supervision and leadership to four Education & Outreach Coordinators who oversee the following topic areas:

• Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse Prevention
• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Hazing Prevention
• Sexual Health and General Wellness

The Lead Student Program Coordinator serves as a key liaison between the Office of Advocacy & Education and campus partners across Student Affairs and the broader university community. This includes collaboration with areas such as Fraternity & Sorority Programs and Services, Housing and Residence Life, Student Life, Athletics, and other departments engaged in fostering a healthy and safe campus culture.

Duties of this position will Include:

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate four Education & Outreach Coordinators overseeing wellness and prevention topic areas.
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure alignment of outreach and education initiatives with departmental and university goals.
• Oversee prevention education programs, trainings, workshops, and campaigns promoting health, safety, and well-being.
• Lead assessment and data-informed planning through key performance indicators and program evaluation.
• Serve as primary liaison to Student Affairs units such as Fraternity & Sorority Programs, Housing, and Student Life.
• Build and maintain partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to strengthen prevention efforts.
• Oversee marketing, communications, and social media strategies for departmental outreach.
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of Peer Educators and student staff.
• Assist the Director with strategic planning, budgeting, and operational management.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for OU Advocates, the University's 24/7 confidential advocacy service.

Other skills:

• Knowledge of current prevention strategies, best practices, and wellness needs that are trending nationally and locally.
• Ability to research and seek information from various sources to make sound and educated decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and flexibility in interacting with all levels of faculty, students, staff, management, and university non-affiliates.
• Unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to and interact with individuals in distress.
• Ability to perform office administration skills using Microsoft Office.
• Perform active listening with the ability to apply critical and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to building environments where all students are valued, respected, and provided opportunity to flourish in their pursuit of excellence.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build campus partnerships.
• Patience and a problem-solving approach to issues.
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
• Able to operate under minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills with the ability to be flexible and collaborative.
• Thoughtful and deliberative decision making.
• Ability to deal with difficult issues with sensitivity and respect for all people.

Essential Duties:

Supervision & Functional Leadership

• Provide lead supervision, coaching, and performance feedback for four Education & Outreach Coordinators.
• Coordinate and guide outreach, education, and prevention initiatives to ensure alignment with the mission of the Office of Advocacy and Education (OAE) and university strategic priorities (Lead ON).
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of trainings, workshops, campaigns, and outreach events focused on prevention education and awareness.
• Support staff in developing and assessing student learning outcomes for trainings, workshops, and peer education initiatives.
• Ensure consistency, quality, accessibility, and relevance across educational programs, curricula, and materials.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-functioning team environment that supports prevention best practices and professional development.

Program Coordination & Assessment

• Coordinate prevention education efforts across OAE topic areas to support a cohesive and evidence-informed approach.
• Lead program assessment activities, including tracking key metrics, coordinating data collection, and supporting evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Support Education & Outreach Coordinators in implementing…