Student Program Coordinator, Leadership Programs
Student Program Coordinator, Leadership Programs
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06-07-2025
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Job Description
40% - Programming
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jordan Brandt
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 Student Program Coordinator for Leadership Programs is responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through leadership development opportunities and personal development workshops. The Student Program Coordinator for Leadership Programs will supervise graduate and undergraduate student staff to implement a dynamic student leadership development experience. The Student Program Coordinator for Leadership Programs engages with students staff faculty student organization advisors and the community to extend the reach of the Student Engagement Center.
The Student Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Leadership 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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Monday July 14 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
- Co-development of a comprehensive leadership development curriculum for KU students and student organization officers. Collaborate with university regional and national partners to offer a multi-phased leadership development model designed to enhance students leadership skills and experiences across their KU career.
- Develop and implement student leadership programs including but not limited to leadership speaker series fall and spring semester student retreats and bi-weekly student leader roundtable conversations.
- Co-assist with the management of the Leadership Council a cohort model for first-year and transfer students seeking leadership development opportunities.
- Implement LeadKU a social media campaign that highlights student leaders and their personal stories across campus through a nomination process.
- Create and implement student leadership benchmarks and associated programs to foster students personal and professional development.
- Assist with the implementation of the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony recognizing individual students and student organizations.
- Manage program budgets associated with student leadership programs and educational workshops in collaboration with the Associate Director.
- Develop and implement workshops for KU students on topics including but not limited to collaborative leadership communication decision-making and problem-solving vision and goal-setting teambuilding and motivation.
- Implement personal assessments such as StrengthsQuest for students and host follow-up consultation meetings to create a plan to further individual development
- Collaborate with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department of Leadership Studies on co-curricular opportunities for students pursuing the KU Leadership Engagement Certificate.
- Develop monitor and evaluate program learning outcomes. Ensure all leadership programs advance departmental Student Affairs and university learning outcomes; this includes the submission of monthly data points and identifying trends over time and projections for future needs.
- Serve as a student engagement support specialist; attending recruitment fairs pipeline programming and other marketing events to further SECs outreach efforts.
- Host weekly office hours for student intake 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jordan Brandt
- Masters degree in higher education college student personnel educational leadership counseling social work psychology or a related field.
- One year of full-time experience working with college students through programs and services. Two years working as a Graduate Assistant will count towards one year of professional work.
- Experience developing and implementing educational materials programs and workshops.
- Applied knowledge of best practices and national trends impacting student involvement engagement and leadership development as demonstrated through work history.
- Experience that required collaborative workwith a wide range of students staff faculty administrators and other members of the community as evidenced by application materials.
- Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience creating marketing materials and using social media in a professional setting.
- Two or more years of related experience in the following areas: student organizations and/or student engagement programs knowledge of current issues in higher education risk management policies and procedures and student development and other theoretical frameworks and/or strategic development and project management.
- Experience with hiring evaluating staff development and training within a post-secondary education setting.
- Experience with programming budgets student organization funds and/or basic accounting experience.
- Experience adhering to and knowledge of policies and procedures of a large university as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience developing implementing and assessing learning outcomes and strategic plans and priorities related to college student engagement.
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 Student Program Coordinator for Leadership Programs is responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through leadership development opportunities and personal development workshops. The Student Program Coordinator for Leadership Programs will supervise graduate and undergraduate student staff to implement a dynamic student leadership development experience. The Student Program Coordinator for Leadership Programs engages with students staff faculty student organization advisors and the community to extend the reach of the Student Engagement Center.
The Student Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Leadership 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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Application review begins Monday July 14 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
- This position is required to work on-site.
- This position requires some evening and weekend work.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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