CoordinatorSenior Coordinator for Student Organizations, Student Involvement & Activities Office [R0151711]
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Job Summary
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Coordinator/Senior Coordinator for Student Organizations.
ROLE of the POSITION
Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Student Organizations and Fraternity & Sorority Life within the Student Involvement & Activities office the Coordinator for Student Organizations provides continuous services structure guidance and resources to support over 470 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). The coordinator manages the RSO registration process for returning and new student organizations oversees the operations of the Student Organization Resource Center (SORCE) and provides consultations and trainings for student leaders related to RSO functions including accessing University resources and following University policies and applicable laws. Responsible for all aspects of service and program coordination including forming collaborative partnerships risk management marketing to appeal to a commuter student population and ensuring services and programs are executed within budget and assessed for impact.
The Senior Coordinator has additional responsibilities to serve as the office point of contact for some elevated RSO issues serve as a member of the Student Free Expressive Response Team assist with reviewing and editing guiding documents such as the RSO Manual and mandatory training curriculum and is responsible for conducting and analyzing overall RSO assessments.
Through the intentional use of student development theory and leadership theory this position works to enhance a growing sense of community by fostering students leadership development and appreciation for involvement in activities focused on personal growth. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and a minimum of 2 years relevant full-time experience or 9-months relevant experience as a graduate assistant. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. Experience with student organizations and leadership development is required.
In addition the Senior Coordinator position requires four years of relevant full-time post-bachelorsexperience or two years of post-masters relevant full-time experience and experience with advising student organizations and supervising student staff.
Required Skills Abilities Knowledge:
Experience with student organizations
Facilitate leadership training for students and/or student organizations
Experience marketing programs and involvement to appeal to students
Presentation skills; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills
Translate student development and leadership theory and research into practice
Form and maintain positive working relationships with students staff and faculty
Work autonomously and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Analyze situations and develop solutions
Value a high degree of student contact
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A masters degree is preferred.
Preferred Skills Abilities Knowledge:
Experience advising student organizations
Experience with student organization registration process
Experience with Engage student organization database management platform
Event planning experience
Effective staff supervision
Coordinate with vendors track expenses and execute within budget
Assessment of student needs and outcomes
Experience working with commuter student populations
BACKGROUND CHECKS
All candidates must pass a background screening.
COMMITMENT and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary range $55254 to $57717 for the Coordinator Position and $61340 to $64346 for the Senior Coordinator position. Unable to offer more than stated salary.
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off sick leave and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.
HOW TO
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on May 18 2026.
Materials should be addressed to Benny Balderrama Search Committee Chair.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support. For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator
University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154- 1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
Posting Close Date
12/31/2026Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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