Department: Student Engagement & Belonging

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $Range begins at $42,700 and is commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, additional nights and weekends required on regular basis

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Are you passionate about creating an engaging campus environment for students of all backgrounds? Do you thrive in a role that allows you to directly impact student success, cultural awareness, and leadership development? If so, we want YOU to join our team as the Coordinator of Student Experiences at Wichita State University! As the Coordinator of Student Experiences, you’ll play a key role in enriching the lives of our student community by designing and implementing programs, services, and initiatives that foster a welcoming campus culture. You’ll work closely with students from a variety of backgrounds, providing them with resources, guidance, and opportunities to grow as leaders and engaged community members.

In this exciting position, you will:

• Design and Deliver Impactful Programs: Develop programs that promote cultural awareness, student success, and a deeper understanding of diverse experiences on campus.

• Support and Empower Students: Serve as a trusted resource, offering guidance and support to students as they navigate academic and personal challenges.

• Foster Leadership Development: Create opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills, empowering them to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

• Collaborate Across Campus: Work with campus partners to ensure that all students have access to resources that support their engagement and success at Wichita State.

• Expand Your Expertise: Engage in professional development opportunities to deepen your knowledge and skills in student affairs and student development support.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of student engagement and make a lasting difference in the lives of students from all walks of life. If you’re ready to help create an inclusive and vibrant campus culture where all students can thrive, apply now and become part of our transformative team at Wichita State University!

Job Summary

Develops, implements, and executes programs and services to meet the needs of students. Responsible for programming, recruitment and/or retention of students, training, partners with other University resources, and serves as a resource for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests.

Essential Functions

Plans, coordinates, executes and assesses programs and other related events in conjunction with student organizations, other University departments, and community partners. Plans, coordinates, executes and assesses trainings, in conjunction with student organizations, other University departments, and community partners. May serve as a resource, consultant and liaison to the campus community on student issues. In collaboration with leadership, regularly assesses all programs and services the office provides for effectiveness as well as assist in daily administration. May support the programs by performing responsibilities which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc. May provide ongoing monitoring and tracking of program budgets.

Job Duties

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Belonging, the Coordinator of Student Experiences will work to support students from diverse cultural backgrounds and the student body at Wichita State University. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing programs, services, and initiatives that promote cultural awareness, support student success, and enhance the overall experience of students on campus. The coordinator will serve as a resource for students seeking support and guidance, while also fostering leadership development opportunities and providing a platform for students to engage in. This position may also supervise a student intern.

• Identifying student community needs and concerns to develop relevant programs and events.
• Designing curriculum and activities that celebrate various cultures, heritage, and history.
• Design strategic programs and initiatives that facilitate identity development.
• Provide oversight and coordination for various programs and initiatives related to student communities.
• Advise assigned Agencies of the Student Government Association, while supporting other affinity clubs and organizations
• Create a community for students through programmatic support for intracultural dialogues and celebrations.
• Monitor program expenditures to ensure a balanced program budget.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data related to program outcomes and impact.
• Supports the work of student leaders in representing students and developing student success programs and initiatives, in collaboration with other departments

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• One (1) year of experience in student programming or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• College student and leadership development theory and practice
• Ability to organize information/tasks in an efficient manner, attention to detail, meet established deadlines and ability to make accurate decisions
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and evaluate complex programs with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills including communicating effectively in written, electronic, and verbal formats; keeping others informed of news, procedures, et
• Understanding of the experiences and perspectives within various communities, including social issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in developing, managing, overseeing and advising student organizations or Student Government involvement.
• Experience managing budgets, publicity and marketing, leadership training, student development, etc

Physical Requirements:

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.