Student Leadership Coordinator

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Leadership Coordinator. The Student Leadership Coordinator will handle administrative responsibilities related to the Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA), including oversight of programs and services offered through the student group. In this role, the coordinator will assist the Associate Director in providing general advisement and supervision to the NSSA including financial oversight, close student mentorship and approval of hours for 23 student government elected officers. The coordinator will also provide campus-wide student leadership training and development opportunities. This position will assist the Associate Director of Student Life in coordinating and managing the student government structure and operations on a daily basis. The coordinator will serve as a member of the Office of Student Life team and support the development, implementation, and assessment of student life initiatives. 

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Nevada State Student Alliance 

• Advise and provide mentorship to the University’s student government in an efficient, effective, and supportive manner.
• Provide direction and oversee student-related event planning and evaluation, promotion and publicity, membership recruitment and retention.
• Make fiscally responsible decisions with oversight of NSSA and student organizations for budget preparation, expenditures and evaluation.
• Work to increase the level of participation of students, faculty, and staff in student government related activities and programming.
• Assist the Associate Director of Student Life in coordination of elections for student government representatives, including planning, promoting, and overseeing the election process.
• Work with the business office to negotiate, review, and execute the completion of contractual agreements.
• Plan, implement, and assess new student officer training programs.
• Maintain compliance and stay up to date with Nevada State University, NSHE, Nevada and Federal policies as it pertains to this organization.
• Accompany student government leaders to quarterly board of regent meetings and professional development conferences.

Student Leadership and Development 

• Leadership Academy: Use a co-curricular model to implement leadership trainings, development opportunities.
• Scorpions Serve: Create community partnerships and engage students in civic engagement opportunities to coordinate large scale service events. This could occur on and off campus.
• Assist the Associate Director of Student Life in planning and executing the Southern Nevada student government yearly conference in addition to those events NSSA hosts. Assist the Associate Director of Student Life in assessment initiatives through participating in planning and finalizing student learning objectives for NSSA/Campus Wide Initiatives and coordinating and implementing the measurement of agreed upon student learning objectives.

Student Life and Campus Engagement 

• Plan and execute campus engagement opportunities in addition to those events NSSA hosts.
• Serve as a member of student life committees (i.e. Welcome Week) and foster relationships by serving on committees across campus.
• Maintain the student engagement platform (currently Presence) related to needs for NSSA and serve as back up administrator. Support all functions of the Office of Student Life.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree form an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Two (2) years of relatable experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of student development theory.
• Experience working with student organizations and leaders.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $61,553. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until the filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply before July 29 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center website Nevadastate.edu/career to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.