Leadership and Holistic Growth Coordinator

Job Summary

The Leadership and Holistic Growth Coordinator is a dynamic student affair professional responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive programs that foster student leadership development, financial literacy, and holistic well-being. This position advances a culture of student engagement, institutional pride, and lifelong learning by integrating data-informed practices with innovative programming that supports the academic, personal, and professional success of students. The Coordinator plays a critical role in cultivating transformative student experiences that align with the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Leadership Development and Learning

• Design and facilitate a comprehensive student leadership development framework grounded in best practices and student development theory.
• Coordinate leadership workshops, retreats, and training opportunities for student leaders, including SGA, Royal Court.
• Develop scalable leadership pathways that promote civic engagement, ethical leadership, and career readiness.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate leadership learning outcomes across co-curricular experiences.

Financial Literacy and Student Success

• Develop and implement financial literacy initiatives that educate students on budgeting, credit management, student loans, and wealth-building strategies.
• Partner with Financial Aid, Business Affairs, and University Advancement to promote a culture of financial responsibility and student giving.
• Support initiatives such as student philanthropy campaigns (e.g., Students Helping Students) that reinforce the importance of giving and institutional investment.
• Assess student learning outcomes related to financial literacy and adjust programming accordingly.

Spirit, Pride, and Campus Engagement

• Lead efforts to enhance school spirit, institutional pride, and student connectedness through signature programs and traditions.
• Coordinate spirit-driven initiatives including homecoming engagement, campus traditions, and Royal Court programming support.
• Collaborate with Athletics, Alumni Affairs, and Student Activities to create a unified and vibrant campus culture.

Data, Assessment, and Strategic Impact

• Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure program effectiveness, student engagement, and learning outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to inform decision-making and continuous program improvement.
• Utilize institutional data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to enhance student success and engagement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for divisional leadership that demonstrate program impact and alignment with institutional goals.

Occasional evening and weekend work required to support student programming.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in student affairs, leadership development, or student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a public institution.
• Experience with data analysis, assessment tools, and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale programs and campus-wide initiatives.

Proposed Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of student development theory and holistic models of student growth.
• Knowledge of leadership development models and best practices in co-curricular programming.
• Knowledge of higher education administration, including student affairs functions and institutional structure.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills for working across campus departments and with diverse student populations.
• Data collection and reporting skills to assess program effectiveness and support accreditation or assessment processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, facilitation, and professional writing.
• Program planning and event coordination skills, including logistics, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Ability to develop and deliver training, workshops, and experiential programs that foster leadership and personal growth.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic affairs, student affairs, and external partners.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to design innovative programming
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to student needs with flexibility.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use data to drive continuous improvement in programs and services.