Coordinator for Student Organizations Support

Job Duties

• Supports student organizations by advising on event planning, logistics, and implementation, while empowering student leaders to navigate processes with confidence and creativity. Provides guidance and access for campus resources, including organization accounts, T-SPACE reservation access and approval, and campus policies and procedures to student organizations. Advises student organizations in financial management and fosters responsible stewardship of resources. Leads the planning and implementation of fall and spring campus-wide Student Involvement Fairs to connect students with engagement opportunities. Serves as the lead administrator for the Student Organization Liaison Program, coordinating staff across the University to provide organizations with dedicated mentorship and holistic support.
• Supports continued implementation and use of a student organization database platform that enables the collection of student organization rosters, annual registration, and event information forms, among other features. This may include but is not limited to tracking student engagement through a badging program, event tracking support, and maintaining accurate data and records.
• Acts as a resource regarding university, local, state, and federal policies and laws and provides training and support on issues of risk management as directed by the state of Texas. On an annual basis, facilitates the review of relevant student organization policies, including the Student Organization Handbook.
• Coordinates and maintains the annual student organization recognition and training processes for approximately 100+ student organizations, which includes but is not limited to planning and execution of the LeeRoy’s to recognize excellence in student organizations and fraternity & sorority life including oversight of the nomination and selection process.  Plans and executes the RSO Summit, New Presidents Meetings, and various training (including Risk Management Training, T-SPACE training) for approximately 150 incoming student leaders of student organizations, including recruiting and training a student team that helps implement programming.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Collaborates with other Student Life staff and participates in the life of the University by serving on committees, attending functions, and being available for special assignments.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Represents the University in relevant professional organizations.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Student Personnel/Student Affairs or related field from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

• One year of full-time or graduate assistantship experience in student programming, leadership development, or related functional area.

Preferred:

• Student Affairs experience in advising, training, leadership education, counseling, and student programming. 
• An understanding of student development theory.
• Ability to articulate issues and trends in higher education.
• Experience designing and conducting assessment activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple tasks with poise and patience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Required:

• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of office procedures and customer service.
• Knowledge of student development theories and student leadership theories. 
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to problem solve and think critically. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to use time efficiently in projects.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget. 
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.

Preferred:

• An understanding of student development theory.
• Supports a collaborative and high-performing team environment by modeling ethical leadership, promoting accountability and ensuring fair, consistent practices.
• Ability to articulate issues and trends in higher education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with poise and patience.