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 to 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 impacts students by providing 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 strengthens the KU student experience for non‑traditional students defined as students who start college over the age of 24, commuters, students with dependents, and part‑time students. The Coordinator supervises graduate and undergraduate student staff to implement a dynamic outreach and student engagement experience and engages with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community to extend the reach of the Student Engagement Center.

The Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Community Programs in the Student Engagement Center.

• 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.
• Plan and develop 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 a Non‑Traditional Student Newsletter.
• Launch the Big‑12 Non‑Traditional Student Support Group to connect with colleagues across Big‑12 institutions.
• Manage program budget associated with marketing materials for non‑traditional students.

• Develop and implement workshops for registered student organizations covering topics such as registration process, event planning, budget management, fundraising, and history/heritage months.
• Design ongoing training and communication strategies for registered student organization advisors, ensuring regular training on risk management, conflict management, funding opportunities, and other guidelines.

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate program learning outcomes and submit monthly data points, identifying trends and projecting future needs.
• Serve as a student engagement support specialist, attending recruitment fairs, pipeline programming, and other marketing events.
• Host weekly office hours for student support meetings.

• Supervise and provide leadership, direction, training, and support to one graduate assistant and/or undergraduate student staff.

• Serve on the Student Engagement Center, Student Affairs, and university‑wide committees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position requires on‑site work.
• This position requires some evening and weekend work.

• Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• One year of…