Student Activities Coordinator Jobs
Student Activities Coordinator jobs are open across colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and community organizations, from entry-level program assistant roles to senior coordinator and director positions, with specializations in event programming, student government advising, and campus life management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
New College of Florida seeks a dynamic and student-centered professional to serve as the Coordinator of Student Engagement and Activities within the Division of Student Affairs.
The Coordinator serves as the primary advisor and administrative resource for the College's recognized student organizations (RSOs), supporting student involvement, leadership development, volunteer engagement, and campus programming. This position works closely with student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations to foster meaningful opportunities for engagement, leadership, service, and connection throughout the New College community.
The successful candidate will provide guidance and support to student organizations in areas such as event planning, budgeting, officer transitions, organizational development, risk management, and policy compliance. The Coordinator oversees student organization registration and re-registration processes, promotes adherence to the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Manual and College policies, and assists student leaders in navigating institutional resources and procedures.
In addition, the Coordinator develops and coordinates volunteer and community engagement opportunities both on and off campus, facilitates leadership training and educational workshops, and maintains systems for tracking student involvement and service hours. The position collaborates with campus departments and community partners to create programs, services, and initiatives that enhance the student experience and strengthen campus engagement.
Examples of Duties
- Advise and support recognized student organizations and student leaders.
- Oversee student organization registration, re-registration, and compliance processes.
- Coordinate leadership development initiatives and training programs for student organizations.
- Facilitate monthly meetings and communication with student organization leaders.
- Develop and manage volunteer, service-learning, and community engagement opportunities.
- Maintain records and assessment data related to student organization activity, participation, fundraising, and service involvement.
- Provide training and support for campus engagement and event management platforms, including NovoConnect and Mazevo.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of Student Engagement and Activities programs, events, and initiatives.
- Support departmental budget management and student activity funding processes.
- Cultivate partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to expand engagement opportunities.
- Participate in divisional initiatives, college committees, and campus-wide programs as assigned.
- The Coordinator plays an important role in creating opportunities for students to connect with one another, develop leadership skills, engage in service, and contribute to a vibrant campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of experience in event planning, student activities, or a related area
- Experience tracking budgets, processing purchases, or maintaining financial records
- Experience organizing events, including timelines, logistics, vendors, and day-of operations
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and create clear, engaging content for students
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, shared files, and basic reporting tools
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends to support campus events
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a college or university setting, preferably in student involvement, student activities, or student affairs
- Experience mentoring or guiding student employees or student leaders
- Familiarity with event management and engagement platforms
- Experience creating social media content, promotional materials, or newsletters
- Experience collecting attendance data or student feedback to assess programs
- Experience collaborating with multiple departments or campus partners on shared events
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.
New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
Description
New College of Florida seeks a dynamic and student-centered professional to serve as the Coordinator of Student Engagement and Activities within the Division of Student Affairs.
The Coordinator serves as the primary advisor and administrative resource for the College's recognized student organizations (RSOs), supporting student involvement, leadership development, volunteer engagement, and campus programming. This position works closely with student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations to foster meaningful opportunities for engagement, leadership, service, and connection throughout the New College community.
The successful candidate will provide guidance and support to student organizations in areas such as event planning, budgeting, officer transitions, organizational development, risk management, and policy compliance. The Coordinator oversees student organization registration and re-registration processes, promotes adherence to the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Manual and College policies, and assists student leaders in navigating institutional resources and procedures.
In addition, the Coordinator develops and coordinates volunteer and community engagement opportunities both on and off campus, facilitates leadership training and educational workshops, and maintains systems for tracking student involvement and service hours. The position collaborates with campus departments and community partners to create programs, services, and initiatives that enhance the student experience and strengthen campus engagement.
Examples of Duties
- Advise and support recognized student organizations and student leaders.
- Oversee student organization registration, re-registration, and compliance processes.
- Coordinate leadership development initiatives and training programs for student organizations.
- Facilitate monthly meetings and communication with student organization leaders.
- Develop and manage volunteer, service-learning, and community engagement opportunities.
- Maintain records and assessment data related to student organization activity, participation, fundraising, and service involvement.
- Provide training and support for campus engagement and event management platforms, including NovoConnect and Mazevo.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of Student Engagement and Activities programs, events, and initiatives.
- Support departmental budget management and student activity funding processes.
- Cultivate partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to expand engagement opportunities.
- Participate in divisional initiatives, college committees, and campus-wide programs as assigned.
- The Coordinator plays an important role in creating opportunities for students to connect with one another, develop leadership skills, engage in service, and contribute to a vibrant campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of experience in event planning, student activities, or a related area
- Experience tracking budgets, processing purchases, or maintaining financial records
- Experience organizing events, including timelines, logistics, vendors, and day-of operations
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and create clear, engaging content for students
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, shared files, and basic reporting tools
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends to support campus events
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a college or university setting, preferably in student involvement, student activities, or student affairs
- Experience mentoring or guiding student employees or student leaders
- Familiarity with event management and engagement platforms
- Experience creating social media content, promotional materials, or newsletters
- Experience collecting attendance data or student feedback to assess programs
- Experience collaborating with multiple departments or campus partners on shared events
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.
New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student activities coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, education, or a related field
- Experience planning and managing campus events or student programs
- Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor student organizations or clubs
- Proficiency with event management software and campus engagement platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse student audiences
- Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, or program funding allocations
Tips for Your Student Activities Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to event outcomes
Student activities coordinators are hired on results, so list specific programs you built or managed, the audiences they served, and what changed because of them. Vague responsibilities like 'coordinated events' won't stand out against candidates who show concrete impact.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student activities coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight advising and leadership development work
Many postings prioritize candidates who have advised student organizations or coached student leaders, not just planned events. If you've mentored club officers, led leadership retreats, or managed student government elections, make that visible near the top of your resume.
Target postings by institution type and mission
A coordinator role at a community college serves a very different student population than one at a research university or faith-based institution. Read each posting carefully and mirror its language around student success, inclusion, or community when writing your cover letter.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers in this field almost always ask how you handled a last-minute vendor cancellation, a student conduct issue at an event, or a budget cut mid-semester. Rehearse two or three real examples that show your problem-solving process under pressure, not just the outcome.
Negotiate start date around the academic calendar
Most student activities offices ramp up in August and January to match semester starts. If you're negotiating your offer, a start date two to three weeks before the semester gives you time to meet your student leaders before programming begins, which hiring managers typically welcome.
Student Activities Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student activities coordinators?
Greystar, SAMFORD UNIVERSITY, and Kansas City University are hiring the most student activities coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Missouri, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at institutions with large residential student populations and active student government programs.
How many student activities coordinator jobs are remote?
About 0% of student activities coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, campus-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include administrative program coordination, virtual event management, and roles at fully online institutions.
How do you become a student activities coordinator?
Most student activities coordinators start by earning a bachelor's degree in student affairs, higher education, education, or a related field, then build experience through campus involvement, residence life positions, or internships in college programming offices. Pursuing a master's degree in higher education or student development strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior roles. Certifications in event management or student leadership programming can also help you stand out.
How do you get hired as a student activities coordinator with little experience?
Candidates with limited professional experience can strengthen their applications by leaning on documented student leadership roles, volunteer event coordination, or relevant work in youth programming or community organizations. Highlight any experience advising peers, managing a budget, or running a program from planning to execution. Entry-level postings at community colleges and smaller institutions are often more open to candidates early in their careers.
What does the student activities coordinator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with student affairs staff and sometimes student leaders. Candidates are often asked to present a sample program proposal or walk through how they would handle a specific campus scenario. Some institutions include a campus visit day with back-to-back meetings across departments before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to student activities coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to student activities coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and organizations across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at openings before they close.
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