Student Activities Coordinator
Salary: $49,039.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00090
Closing: 9/16/2026 8:00 AM Eastern
Location: Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City
Division: Student Services & Technologies
Summary & Qualifications:
Summary
The Student Activities Coordinator delivers high-quality extracurricular programs and services that enrich the student experience by creating engagement and vibrancy. Managing all aspects of the Office of Student Activities, the Coordinator develops student leaders through a student-centered approach. This role requires an outgoing, charismatic, and highly organized professional who inspires engagement and has a broad vision for campus programming, along with strong communication, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills. This position offers the option to live in NMC on-campus housing in a semi-furnished apartment, with room and utilities covered year-round. When the position includes on-call responsibilities, the employee must stay in NMC housing that week, be within 15 minutes of campus while on duty, and not consume alcohol while on call.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Two or more years of experience working in a higher education setting within student activities or a related programming area is required (experience in a small college setting preferred)
- Valid, unrestricted Driver's license or ability to obtain by start date
- Cover letter
Essential Responsibilities
Program Planning & Execution
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(Critical) Plan, execute, and assess engaging campus-wide events, including weekly programming, traditional semesterly events, and large-scale welcome week activities.
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(Critical) Coordinate special campus life events, tournaments, and at least three major weekend or evening programs per semester.
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(Critical) Collaborate with Residence Life, Student Life, and Extended Education Services to boost student participation and maximize the use of campus facilities.
Student Leadership & Supervision
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(Critical) Recruit, mentor, and advise the student-led Campus Activities Board.
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(Critical) Serve as the primary Advisor for the Student Ambassadors program, supervising student and supplemental workers.
Marketing & Assessment
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(Critical) Partner with the Public Relations department to advertise upcoming events through print, digital, and in-person channels.
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(Very Important) Gather and analyze feedback from the student population, translating trends into impactful programming.
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(Very Important) Utilize engagement and attendance tracking efforts to gain insight into student involvement.
Residence Life Support
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(Critical) Provide essential campus support by covering one week of on-call status for Residence Life each month.
Work Environment
Lifting Activities
Most Frequently Lifted Object 20 - 29 lbs. (Several times per week)
Heaviest Object Lifted 50 - 75 lbs. (Occasionally)
Non-Lifting Activities
Repetitive Arm Movement (Continuously)
Bending (Several times per day)
Crouching (Several times per day
Gripping (Continuously)
Kneeling (Several times per day)
Leg Movement (Continuously
Sitting (Several times per day)
Standing (Several times per day)
Other Physical Demands:
Exposure to cold
Exposure to humidity
Exposure to noise
Exposure to wind
Irregular working hours
Travel (less than 10%)
Talking (Continuously)
Typing (Continuously)
Walking (Several times per day)
Writing Several times per day
Mental Demands:
Complicated Planning
Exercising Independent Judgment
Minimal Guidance or Direction
Performing Multiple Functions/Activities
Persuading Others
Rapid Decision Making
Other Challenges:
Protecting the physical safety of others
Risk of life
Additional Information
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