Student Involvement Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Student Involvement Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Office of Student Involvement

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Involvement

PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

The Student Involvement coordinator plays a key role in enhancing student engagement by providing comprehensive support to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and developing vibrant co-curricular experiences. This position is responsible for advising student leaders, overseeing the RSO training and development opportunities, and ensuring student organizations have the tools, guidance, and resources needed to succeed. In addition, the coordinator helps with signature campus events and initiatives that foster community, inclusivity, and student success. They will also be responsible for assisting with the supervision of the Student Involvement Resource Center and the student space, the Underground. This role actively supports the mission, vision, and goals of the Student Affairs Division and the university by promoting student development, belonging, and meaningful involvement outside the classroom.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

To support the University''s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Registered Student Organization Support

• Develop, facilitate, and maintain resources, trainings, and tools to support the success and sustainability of RSOs
• Manage student organization budgets and funding requests
• Advise and support student leaders and RSO advisors on university policies, event planning, funding processes, and organizational development
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all recognized student organizations, including oversight of registration, compliance, and event support.
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration and shared programming by coordinating communication among organizations with similar mission or goals
• Assist the Director of OSI, graduate assistants, and student leaders with the planning and execution of departmental programs, trainings, and campus events
• Serve as co-advisor to the Student Government Association and support them in program and leadership development.

Programming

• Develop and implement programs for students that promote student engagement, contribute to a vibrant, active campus life, and encourage student development, leadership development (i.e. DU LEAD), organizational development, and interpersonal skills.
• Serve as a key resource for event planning, execution, and assessment in the director's absence, ensuring alignment with the goals and standards of the Office of Student Involvement
• Assist in the planning and implementation of department signature events, including DU Fest, Late Night Breakfast, and the Student Leadership Celebration
• Collaborate with Event Services on program implementation.
• In coordination with the Director, negotiate contracts with agents, vendors, and performers while maintaining University policies and guidelines; serve as a signor of contracts for event planning in OSI and for student organizations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and supervising the Student Involvement Resource Center and The Underground game room
• Serve as the marketing manager for OSI in coordination with the Director, GAs, and marketing interns.
• Advance the University and the Division of Student Success & Engagement's strategic plan for student success through participation in goal setting, program implementation, committee/task force work, and assessment efforts.
• Attend meetings on a regular basis including, but not limited to: staff meetings, professional development sessions, SSE Divisional meetings, committee meetings, and meetings with students and supervisors.

Supervision

• Supervise a team of Student Involvement Resource Center (SIRC) employees.
• Meet regularly with supervisees on an individual and group basis.

Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function in a growing environment and work collaboratively.
• Ability to articulate vision and leadership.
• Night and weekend work required (up to 10 hours per month)

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education or related field required.
• 1-3 years of programming, event management, student life or student development experience required, inclusive of graduate assistantship experience.

Salary and FLSA Status

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

FLSA Status: Exempt 37.5 hours.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees:

To support the University''s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.