Job Title: Student Life Coordinator
Classification: Full-year, exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Student Life
Job Summary/Objective
The Student Life Coordinator serves as a member of the Student Life team, supporting the co-curricular experience of Sweet Briar students through programming, student outreach, and leadership development. This is a live-on, essential personnel position, with some evening and weekend work to be expected.
Essential Responsibilities
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Facilitate regular student life programming efforts to include, but not limited to: Weeks of Welcome, the Founders’ Day Dance, wellness programming, and off-campus opportunities.
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Provide leadership and event planning support to registered student clubs and organizations, including hazing prevention education and compliance.
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Directly supervise 6-8 Resident Advisors (RAs)
- Participate in regular Professional Staff On-Call rotation, providing after-hours support to students, in partnership with RA’s and Campus Safety. When needed, will serve as essential reporting personnel in response to campus crisis or emergency.
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Serve as an active participant in Residence Life functions including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, and training of RA’s and residence hall operations such as submitting maintenance requests, conducting emergency drills, and preparing for break closings.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
- Previous campus involvement and leadership in student clubs and organizations
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
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Proven ability to multi-task and respond to priorities
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in various forms
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Ability to maintain confidential information
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Familiarity with Google Calendar, Google Drive, and basic social media platforms
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Student Affairs, Higher Education or another appropriate field
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1-3 years of professional experience working in a college or university setting
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Familiarity with Canvas and Canva platforms
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Previous experience in facilitation, event and program planning
The salary range for this position is $39,500.00- $43,500.00 per year. This is commensurate with education and experience and will be determined in accordance with institutional guidelines.
