The Coordinator of Student Affairs serves as a key member of Student Affairs, providing operational leadership and programmatic oversight for student governance, co-curricular engagement, and student life. This position is responsible for serving as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator for extension sites, advising the Student Government Association (SGA), overseeing recognized clubs and organizations, and administrative support to the Dean of Student Affairs. The Coordinator also provides direct supervision to student workers and graduate assistants assigned to the department. This role supports the mission of the University by fostering a student-focused, Christ-centered campus community.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Dean of Student Affairs
Supervisory Responsibility: Directly supervise student leaders, student workers and graduate assistants assigned to Student Government.
Provide onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance feedback for supervised personnel.
Foster a professional development environment consistent with the University's mission and values.
Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following:
Deputy Title IX Coordinator — Extension Sites
Serve as a designated Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the institution's extension sites under the direct oversight of the Title IX Coordinator.
Receive, document, and appropriately route reports of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and related misconduct at assigned extension sites.
Conduct initial outreach to complainants and provide information regarding available resources, supportive measures, and formal reporting options.
Coordinate with the Title IX Compliance Director and Coordinator to ensure consistent application of institutional policy and federal regulatory requirements across all sites.
Participate in Title IX training, policy review, and compliance activities as required.
Maintain confidential records in accordance with FERPA, Title IX regulations, and institutional policy.
Student Governance & Co-Curricular Engagement
Serve as the primary advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA), providing guidance on governance, parliamentary procedure, event planning, and student advocacy.
Oversee the recognition, registration, and compliance processes for all student clubs and organizations.
Develop and implement training and leadership development opportunities for SGA officers and club leaders.
Coordinate co-curricular programming that supports student engagement, community building, and institutional mission.
Maintain accurate records of active organizations, constitutions, rosters, and compliance documentation.
Serve as a liaison between student organizations and institutional departments to facilitate event approval and resource allocation.
Administrative & Institutional
Maintain accurate records, reports, and assessment data related to student organizations and engagement activities.
Assist in the preparation of reports, strategic planning documents, and accreditation materials as needed.
Represent Student Affairs at University events, committees, and community engagements as assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Affairs.
Supervision
Directly supervise student workers and graduate assistants assigned to Student Government.
Provide onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance feedback for supervised personnel.
Foster a professional development environment consistent with the University's mission and values.
ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.
Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Communication, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Communication, or a related field from an accredited institution.
A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in student activities, student government advising, or a related area of student affairs or campus life.
Experience with Title IX compliance, student conduct, or behavioral intervention processes.
Familiarity with Title IX regulations and the ability to complete required deputy coordinator training upon hire.
Experience supervising student employees or graduate assistants.
Proficiency with student information systems and campus engagement platforms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population in a Christ-centered institutional environment.
Commitment to the mission, values, and community standards of the institution.
Student-centered service orientation
Organizational and programmatic leadership
Regulatory awareness and compliance literacy
Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters
Alignment with and commitment to Christian institutional mission
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.
Office Environment: Ability to work primarily in an office setting, which involves sitting for extended periods.
Computer Use: Proficiency in using computers for various tasks, which requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for typing and handling office equipment.
Communication: Strong verbal communication skills for meetings, presentations, and interactions with staff, students, and parents.
Mobility: Capability to move around the office and campus as needed for meetings and events.
Lifting: Occasionally lift and carry items such as files, documents, or small office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual Requirements: Ability to read and interpret data on computer screens and printed documents.
Hearing and Speaking: Adequate hearing to participate in conversations and phone calls, and clear speaking ability for effective communication.
10% for student leadership events.
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30PM, some nights and weekends.
All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:
Title IX Training, will be trained upon hiring.
SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.
All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.
SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.
