Senior Coordinator, Student Government

Senior Coordinator, Student Government

The Senior Coordinator for Student Government is a member of the Leadership & Service unit within the Department of Student Involvement & Engagement. This position serves as the primary advisor to Student Government (SG) and provides leadership development, organizational advising, and administrative support to each of SG's branches and services. The position reports directly to the Leadership & Service unit lead and maintains a close collaborative relationship with the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement to ensure alignment with departmental priorities, university initiatives, and student success outcomes.

The Senior Coordinator works closely with student leaders, university administrators, faculty, and staff to foster meaningful student engagement, effective governance, and student leadership development.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, or a related field such as counseling, student personnel, or leadership studies. Ability to lead and advise students leaders effectively. Ability to develop and lead teams, create and manage budgets, develop and execute fundraising efforts, plan strategically, assess and evaluate programs and services.

Understanding of and vision for the important role student government plays in promoting an engaged student body. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in higher education administration, or a related field such as counseling, student personnel, or leadership studies. Previous experience advising a student government association, student governing body, or similarly complex student-led organization. Experience working within a large state institution and collaborating with senior university leadership. Experience navigating organizational politics and advising student leaders in highly visible leadership roles.