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Coordinator, Student Involvement

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Job Posting Title:

Coordinator, Student Involvement

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - ODS - CL - Leadership and Civic Engagement (Briana McManus (00087882))

Work Location:

0358J LSU Student Union

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Campus Life, the Coordinator for Student Involvement will serve as LSU Campus Life’s dedicated champion for student organizations and involvement. This role leads the Campus Life Ambassadors program, a team of 15 student leaders who provide front desk support, event assistance, and peer-to-peer outreach. The coordinator also oversees key student organization processes including annual registration, officer eligibility verification, officer and advisor trainings, and the event approval workflow. By streamlining these systems and empowering student leaders, the coordinator ensures that student organizations can thrive, helping students build community, grow as leaders, and enhance their overall success at LSU.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

Direct daily operations of the Campus Life Ambassadors program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and ongoing development.
Manage student organization processes including annual registration, student organization and advisor training, officer eligibility verification, event approval workflows, and policy compliance.
Advise and support student leaders, providing coaching on leadership, organizational development, and event planning.
Serve as a primary point of contact for students seeking involvement opportunities and help connect them with resources across campus.
Collaborate with Campus Life colleagues to promote programs, support events, and assess involvement trends.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Champion Student Organizations

Student organizations are one of the most powerful drivers of connection, retention, and leadership development at LSU. The Coordinator for Student Involvement will serve as an advocate for LSU’s 450+ student organizations to streamline processes, remove barriers, and create user-friendly systems that make it easier for students to launch events, access resources, and thrive as leaders during a time when students are seeking meaningful connection more than ever.

Lead the Campus Life Ambassadors Program

The Campus Life Ambassadors program is a new initiative designed to transform how Campus Life engages with students at the front desk, at events, and through peer-to-peer outreach. The Coordinator will shape this program from the ground up – intentionally crafting all aspects of this inaugural initiative as well as recruiting, training, and mentoring 15 student leaders to deliver outstanding service in order to advance Campus Life’s priorities..

Streamline Student Engagement Processes

With new compliance expectations and growing demand for involvement, LSU is committed to making participation easier, clearer, and more student-friendly. The Coordinator will lead improvements to registration, officer eligibility, advisor training, and event approval workflows, ensuring students spend less time navigating red tape and more time leading.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

Brings tenacity and initiative, jumping in to make things happen, persistently following through on challenges, and ensuring that student needs are met with practical, timely solutions.
Demonstrates a deep commitment to student success by understanding and empowering students to lead, serve, and make a difference in their communities.
A strong communicator who can translate complex processes into clear, accessible, and student-friendly guidance.
Approaches challenges with innovation, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset—responding with curiosity and flexibility rather than defaulting to “no.”
A collaborative team player who builds authentic, mutually beneficial relationships, contributes positive energy to every space they enter, and thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
Excels in project management, demonstrating the ability to oversee multiple initiatives, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced setting.
Is a quick learner with keen attention to detail who evaluates complex processes and implements effective ways to improve quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
Views every interaction with students as an opportunity to build connection and foster growth, supporting them with patience and perspective while recognizing that “progress, not perfection” is the goal of the college experience.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Support (40%) - Coordinates logistics and operations for one or more programs, events, experiences, or services related to student involvement. Oversees expenditures for one or more events, experiences, or services within the assigned function.

Direct Student Support (25%) - Advise students individually on providing frontline service and support. Translates department efforts, initiatives, and goals to students through interactions at programs, services, events, and experiences. Serve as the liaison between students and the leadership in the unit. Responsible for support and coaching, event planning, curriculum design, facilitation, assessment and campus collaborations related to the assigned function.

Administrative Support (20%) - Responsible for day-to-day operations for Student Involvement and the Campus Life Ambassadors program through administrative management. Processes departmental expenditures.

Quality Control (10%) - Ensures every aspect of student involvement outputs including administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design exudes a high degree of quality. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to increase the level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year.

Other Duties As Assigned (5%) - Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Life and direct supervisor. This includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Experience supporting or advising students, organizations, or community groups.
Strong skills in communication, project management, and problem-solving.
Ability to build relationships, take initiative, and create student-friendly experiences.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students, or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

This position requires the ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.

APPLICATIONS:

Please direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Joshua Finch, Director for Campus Life. Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by Monday, November 17, 2025. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Requested application materials include a letter of interest; resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Josh Finch at 225-578-5965.

Posting Date:

October 30, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 20, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email

HR@lsu.edu

. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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