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Department
DEAN MED-MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCA (IN-DMSE-IUINA)
Department Information
The Medical Student Education (MSE) team supports the academic and administrative operations that help medical students succeed throughout their educational journey. MSE staff collaborate with faculty, students, and institutional partners to deliver high-quality services related to curriculum support, student affairs, academic programs, assessment, operations, technology, and educational initiatives. The team is committed to providing exceptional service, fostering student success, and continuously improving processes that enhance the learner experience.
Job Summary
The Administrative Support Coordinator is a highly visible, student-facing role that serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, and staff.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provide calendar management, scheduling, and routine communications for department directors and senior leadership.
- Coordinate 1-on-1 student advising appointments, career mentoring meetings, and faculty/staff discussions.
- Maintain tracking systems, databases, spreadsheets, and shared electronic records.
- Serve as backup administrative support for executive leadership and associate deans as needed.
- Provide hands-on administrative and operational support for student advising, mentoring, and professional development programs.
- Assist with planning and coordination of meetings, room reservations, catering, hospitality, materials preparation, and participant communications.
- Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff while developing a strong understanding of student affairs and academic program operations.
- Work closely with students, faculty, and institutional leaders.
- Coordinate 10-15 annual webinars, including Zoom Webinar setup, panelist preparation, agenda development, registration management, and live technical support.
- Edit and publish event recordings, maintain video resources, and compile student-facing question and answer and support materials.
- Support continuous improvement of virtual programming and participant experiences.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of key Medical Student Education events and milestone programs, including Match Day, mock interviews, student recognition events, workshops, and luncheons.
- Coordinate event schedules, reservations, materials, catering, and communications to ensure a positive and professional experience for participants.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects that support student success, engagement, and professional development.
General Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Utilize business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.; compile data for expense and statistical reports.
- Receive, screen, and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements; track expenses.
- Participate in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organization.
- May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of relevant experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Maintains composure under pressure.
Preferred
- Demonstrates flexibility and a service-oriented approach, as some responsibilities require hands-on support before, during, and after student events and programs.
- Proficient with technology
- Eager to develop new skills
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.
Scheduled in-office days may vary based on event calendars, program activities, staffing coverage, and departmental needs.
Additional Information
This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Medical Student Education administration. The person in this position will gain valuable experience across academic operations, event coordination, student support, and faculty engagement. The person in this position will also gain a broad exposure to the operations, programs, and student support services that drive Medical Student Education, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in academic medicine administration.
Work Location
Medical Education and Research Building (MERB)
350 West 14th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Work Hours
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and 2 days of in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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 and 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: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
DEAN MED-MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCA (IN-DMSE-IUINA)
Department Information
The Medical Student Education (MSE) team supports the academic and administrative operations that help medical students succeed throughout their educational journey. MSE staff collaborate with faculty, students, and institutional partners to deliver high-quality services related to curriculum support, student affairs, academic programs, assessment, operations, technology, and educational initiatives. The team is committed to providing exceptional service, fostering student success, and continuously improving processes that enhance the learner experience.
Job Summary
The Administrative Support Coordinator is a highly visible, student-facing role that serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, and staff.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provide calendar management, scheduling, and routine communications for department directors and senior leadership.
- Coordinate 1-on-1 student advising appointments, career mentoring meetings, and faculty/staff discussions.
- Maintain tracking systems, databases, spreadsheets, and shared electronic records.
- Serve as backup administrative support for executive leadership and associate deans as needed.
- Provide hands-on administrative and operational support for student advising, mentoring, and professional development programs.
- Assist with planning and coordination of meetings, room reservations, catering, hospitality, materials preparation, and participant communications.
- Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff while developing a strong understanding of student affairs and academic program operations.
- Work closely with students, faculty, and institutional leaders.
- Coordinate 10-15 annual webinars, including Zoom Webinar setup, panelist preparation, agenda development, registration management, and live technical support.
- Edit and publish event recordings, maintain video resources, and compile student-facing question and answer and support materials.
- Support continuous improvement of virtual programming and participant experiences.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of key Medical Student Education events and milestone programs, including Match Day, mock interviews, student recognition events, workshops, and luncheons.
- Coordinate event schedules, reservations, materials, catering, and communications to ensure a positive and professional experience for participants.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects that support student success, engagement, and professional development.
General Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Utilize business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.; compile data for expense and statistical reports.
- Receive, screen, and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email promptly, courteously, and accurately.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements; track expenses.
- Participate in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organization.
- May perform other duties related to maintaining an internal website and/or working with social media.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of relevant experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Maintains composure under pressure.
Preferred
- Demonstrates flexibility and a service-oriented approach, as some responsibilities require hands-on support before, during, and after student events and programs.
- Proficient with technology
- Eager to develop new skills
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.
Scheduled in-office days may vary based on event calendars, program activities, staffing coverage, and departmental needs.
Additional Information
This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Medical Student Education administration. The person in this position will gain valuable experience across academic operations, event coordination, student support, and faculty engagement. The person in this position will also gain a broad exposure to the operations, programs, and student support services that drive Medical Student Education, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in academic medicine administration.
Work Location
Medical Education and Research Building (MERB)
350 West 14th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Work Hours
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and 2 days of in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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 and 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: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student affairs coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field
- One to three years of experience in student services or campus programming
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner or PeopleSoft
- Strong knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, and campus compliance requirements
- Experience advising student organizations or leading orientation programs
- Master's degree in higher education administration or college student personnel preferred
Tips for Your Student Affairs Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to NASPA competencies
Student affairs hiring committees screen for alignment with professional competency frameworks like those from NASPA and ACPA. Map your past experience to areas like student learning, equity inclusion, and advising, and name those frameworks explicitly in your resume.
Highlight caseload and program scale
Coordinators are expected to manage volume. Quantify how many students you advised, how many programs you ran per semester, or how large the residence hall population you supported was. Hiring managers compare candidates by scope, not just duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student affairs coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by functional area
Student affairs is broad, so narrow your search by functional area, such as residential life, new student orientation, multicultural affairs, or conduct and community standards. Applying to roles that match your specific background dramatically improves your callback rate.
Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews
Many student affairs coordinator interviews ask you to articulate your student development or advising philosophy. Draft a concise two- to three-sentence statement grounded in a named theory, like Chickering's vectors or Tinto's retention model, before your first interview call.
Negotiate start dates around academic calendars
Coordinator roles at colleges and universities almost always start before fall orientation or the spring semester. When an offer comes, propose a start date that gives you time to prepare but still lands before the institution's critical onboarding window, which shows operational awareness.
Student Affairs Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student affairs coordinators?
The companies hiring the most student affairs coordinators right now include Carnegie Mellon University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and State of Georgia, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated at four-year universities and community college systems, though some private K-12 schools and nonprofit student-support organizations also post regularly.
How many student affairs coordinator jobs are remote?
About 72% of student affairs coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, campus-based nature of most roles. Sub-areas like academic advising, career services program coordination, and virtual orientation design tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to residential life or conduct roles.
How do you become a student affairs coordinator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in a field like psychology, education, or communication, then gain hands-on experience through campus involvement, residence life staff positions, or internships in student services offices. Most coordinator roles expect at least one year of relevant experience, and earning a master's degree in higher education administration or college student personnel significantly strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and specialized positions.
How do you get hired as a student affairs coordinator with little experience?
Focus on campus-based roles you may have held as a student, such as resident assistant positions, orientation leader roles, peer mentor programs, or student government leadership, and frame those experiences in professional terms on your resume. Entry-level coordinator postings in areas like orientation, student activities, and housing often explicitly welcome candidates who are completing or have recently completed a graduate assistantship in a related area.
What does the student affairs coordinator interview process look like?
Most institutions use a multi-stage process that begins with a phone or video screen conducted by an HR generalist or search committee chair, followed by a structured panel interview with staff from across the student affairs division. Finalists are typically invited for an on-campus visit that includes a presentation or scenario exercise, tours, and informal meetings with current student staff, with a hiring decision usually communicated within a few weeks of the campus visit.
Where can I find and apply to student affairs coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to student affairs coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your functional area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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