Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Coordinator of Student Activities in Student Life Department. This position will be responsible for coordinating student activities and programs. The pay for this position is $43,888.08 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise Student Activities Board committee chairs, assistant chairs, and general members to ensure programs are planned and executed to best practices standards.
• Responsible for recruitment, leadership development, and training of Student Activities Board members.
• Responsible for budget and supply management, including contracts, certificates of insurance, association memberships, cash handling, and other associated duties.
• Build a positive rapport with students, staff, and faculty by maintaining availability and visibility, while building positive relationships.
• Establish strategic and measurable learning goals for areas of governance and intentionally create environments/programs to facilitate student learning and development and assess at regular intervals.
• Serve as primary contact for SAB social media channels and build engaging and dynamic social media posts, stories, contests, etc.
• Build sustainable growth for current signature programs including Campus Kickoff, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Bingo series, etc.
• Create and implement new signature Student Activities Board programming to enrich the student experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree *open to May 2026 graduates*
• 1-2 years’ experience coordinating student activities and programs at a higher education institution. 
• Experience designing, coordinating, facilitating and evaluating co-curricular activities and programs and implementing support programs and activities.
• Programming experience with traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to work effectively with and motivate students and volunteers while providing growth and development opportunities. 
• Attention to detail and ability to successfully execute all components of various student programs.
• Must be able to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team. 
• Must be able to accurately assess student needs, interact effectively with diverse populations, navigate difficult issues and competing needs. 
• Must be able to oversee a large operating budget effectively.
• Demonstrated skills and proficiency with computers, software applications and emerging technologies.
• M-F 8 -5 with some evenings/weekends as needed for events.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in operations for higher education student activities and programs.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.
• A background check and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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