Student Leadership and Engagement Operations Coordinator

Student Leadership and Engagement Operations Coordinator

The Center for Student Leadership and Engagement at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Operations Coordinator.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
  with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.

The Operations Coordinator oversees office operations and manages financial processes for student clubs within the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement. Key responsibilities include overseeing the annual student club registration and recognition process, coordinating office operations such as student employee scheduling, purchasing, and credit card reconciliation. The Coordinator is also responsible for monitoring budgets for over 60 student clubs as well as departmental budgets (programming, office, Council for Club Affairs, and Basecamp Orientation).

Additionally, the Operations Coordinator will update and maintain the department website and online resources for student clubs.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visitCSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Programming, Operations & Support

• Provide administrative support for student programming, departmental events, new and transfer student orientation, and student governance groups (e.g., Council for Club Affairs).
• Assist with vendor relations and contracting for large-scale events, including coordinating travel and lodging arrangements for vendors.
• Coordinate procedures for solicitation, tabling, and equipment reservation requests.
• Maintain and update the department website and online resources for student clubs; manage physical advertising and promotional efforts.
• Manage equipment maintenance, storage, and usage systems.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student employees, including timesheet approval and monitoring of student employment reports.
• Approve timesheets for the staff advisor to The Record (student newspaper).
• Act as purchasing agent, managing disbursements and approving departmental and club expenditures in compliance with institutional and IRS financial policies.
• Oversee budget allocations and conduct annual and biannual budget reconciliations.
• Train and support student leaders, club auditors, and treasurers on fiscal responsibility, tax compliance, and appropriate use of student activity fees.
• Collaborate with and serve as liaison to CSB and SJU Business Offices, Athletic Departments, club sports teams, and student organizations to ensure consistent financial practices and compliance.
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