Program Coordinator (Student Life Specialist), Union Board at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSH (BL-SILC-IUBLA)



Department Information



Indiana University Bloomington is a leading public research university and the flagship campus of Indiana University (IU), serving over 47,000 students. With a lively campus atmosphere, IU offers more than 750 student organizations, a thriving arts scene, and Big Ten athletics. As an employer, IU values a supportive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a strong sense of community, all centered around enhancing the student experience.


The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) empowers students to engage, grow, and lead at Indiana University Bloomington. SILC fosters a vibrant campus experience through student organizations, leadership development, and campus programming, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and personal development. In its 116th year, Union Board, IU's largest student programming board and governing body of the Indiana Memorial Union, plays a central role in enhancing student life by planning and executing diverse, high impact events that enrich campus culture and serving as the student voice in policy making through shared governance of the Indiana Memorial Union.



Job Summary



The Program Coordinator for Union Board supports student-led programming efforts to create dynamic and engaging experiences for the IU Bloomington community. This role advises and mentors student leaders, facilitates leadership development, and ensures the successful implementation of Union Board programs. Collaborating across campus, the Program Coordinator strengthens student involvement, fosters leadership growth, and enhances the overall student experience through innovative events and initiatives.


Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Advise and support Union Board student leaders in developing, planning, and executing high-quality campus programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and student interests.


• Foster student leadership development through mentorship, training, and guidance on event management, budgeting, marketing, and operational best practices.


• Collaborate with campus partners, departments, and external stakeholders to coordinate resources and partnerships for student-led initiatives.


• Develop and implement in coordination with the Student Involvement and Leadership Center staff members and specifically the programs team a comprehensive training program (retreats, workshops) for Union Board student directors and committee members.


• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of programs through student feedback, assessment tools, and data analysis, using insights to refine future initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with university policies related to student organizations, event planning, and financial management.


• Support marketing and outreach efforts, ensuring broad student engagement and participation in Union Board activities.


• Supervise a graduate assistant and student staff, providing mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities to support their growth and success.


• Stay informed on trends in student engagement and campus programming, incorporating best practices to enhance student involvement opportunities.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs and initiatives geared at improving student engagement and involvement outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.


• Interface directly with students, attending student life events and programs and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student life initiatives and objectives.


• Collaborate with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, on shared student life goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student life initiatives.


• Measure and evaluate effectiveness of student life initiatives against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports and presents to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.


• Provide guidance to student organizations regarding operations, budget, leadership, activities, recruitment, registration, policies, and compliance.


• Promote leadership and student development through advising of individual student leaders and volunteers.


• Contribute to formation, interpretation, and implementation of student organization policies.


• Plan and coordinates communications for student life initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.


• May provide guidance to other Student Life Specialists; make process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, education, business, or a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field such as arts administration

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years in student services, higher education, or a related field such as arts administration

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information


• Demonstrated customer service skills


• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments

Preferred

• Experience in planning, organizing, and executing student-led programs, events, and initiatives


• Demonstrated ability to guide and support student leaders in personal and professional development


• Proven success in fostering partnerships with campus departments, student organizations, and external stakeholders


• Ability to assess challenges, develop creative solutions, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Familiarity with student engagement strategies, promotional techniques, and communication platforms, including social media


• Experience gathering and analyzing feedback to measure program effectiveness and inform future student engagement strategies


• Experience supervising and mentoring graduate assistants and/or student staff, providing professional development and leadership opportunities

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana


This is an in-person position.



Advertised Salary



$51,500 per year



Work Hours



This is an exempt position.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Career


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Student Services


Job Family: Student Life
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