Program Coordinator, Student Leadership & Events

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Program Coordinator, Student Leadership & Events with a strong focus on student development, advising, and co-curricular learning. Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Government, this position advises and educates student leaders in planning and executing campus-wide programs, including ASUN events and IDEA, Sustainability, and Wellness initiatives. This role supports student learning and development by coaching students through the event planning process while reinforcing core student learning outcomes such as leadership, civic engagement, collaboration, effective communication, and responsible decision-making. The Coordinator guides students in goal setting, program design, policy compliance, and post-event assessment, helping translate involvement into measurable learning. Responsibilities include advising student organizations, coordinating event logistics, managing communications and administrative processes, supporting assessment and reporting, tracking budgets, and partnering with campus stakeholders to advance student engagement and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
• Related experience includes higher education student development, student organization advising, civic engagement, event planning and management or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advancing student learning outcomes through co-curricular programs
• Demonstrated leadership in student-centered program development
• Effective collaboration with diverse campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Advising student organizations
• Coordinating event logistics
• Managing communications and administrative processes
• Supporting assessment and reporting
• Tracking budgets
• Partnering with campus stakeholders to advance student engagement and success.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
• Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level