What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Life Coordinator position at Laredo College?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Student Life Coordinator is responsible for creating, managing, and promoting programs and activities that enhance the overall student experience for both Ft. McIntosh and South Campuses. This position fosters a vibrant campus community by coordinating events, supporting student organizations, and encouraging student engagement. The ideal candidate is passionate about student development, highly organized, and skilled at building relationships across a diverse student population.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
Office of Student Life Student Employees.
Supervision Received
Director of Student Life
Assistant Director of Student Life
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Student Life Coordinator is responsible for creating, managing, and promoting programs and activities that enhance the overall student experience for both Ft. McIntosh and South Campuses. This position fosters a vibrant campus community by coordinating events, supporting student organizations, and encouraging student engagement. The ideal candidate is passionate about student development, highly organized, and skilled at building relationships across a diverse student population.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute campus events and activities, including welcome weeks, cultural events, wellness programs, and recreational activities.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external vendors to deliver quality programming.
- Manage event logistics such as securing venues, coordinating vendors, and overseeing marketing efforts.
- Serve as departmental support for student organizations, providing guidance on event planning, budgeting, and leadership development.
- Facilitate training for student leaders and organization officers.
- Assist in maintaining records of active student organizations, their events, and membership rosters.
- Assist in the development of the community service program.
- Develop initiatives to increase student participation in campus activities and traditions.
- Conduct surveys or focus groups to assess student satisfaction and engagement.
- Monitor and manage budgets for assigned programs and events.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance and program effectiveness for reporting purposes.
- Oversee social media, newsletters, and other communication platforms to promote student life activities.
- Assist in the management of the Palomino Pantry and its associated tasks and responsibilities.
- Assist in the management of the Laredo College Meal Plan and its associated tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintain office records as required for the Office of Student Life. Records may include but are not limited to purchase orders, requisitions, pay schedules, and other documents.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life and/or Assistant Director of Student Life.
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 1–2 years of experience in student programming, event planning, or a similar role.
- Master’s Degree.
- Strong Organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the student population and campus community.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings, in varied locations, and occasional weekends to support special events and other campus activities.
- Knowledge of student development and best practices in student affairs.
- Familiarity with student leadership development programs.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to student affairs.
- Must count with a valid driver’s license and be fit to operate a variety of motorized vehicles.
Office of Student Life Student Employees.
Supervision Received
Director of Student Life
Assistant Director of Student Life
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $20 - $24
