Coordinator, Student Involvement – Center for Student Involvement

Salary:               $45,000 (annual salary)
Benefits:           The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Center for Student Involvement
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                        Varied
Position Number:    241287/10-1160               
FLSA Status:              Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coordinator, Student Involvement will provide assistance in the day-to-day operations/functions/services and programs of all offices in the Center for Student Involvement. The Coordinator supports the Center for Student Involvement by advancing programs and services that foster student engagement, belonging, and overall success. In this role, the Coordinator contributes to first‑year retention initiatives, advises student organizations, assists with major campus programs and transition experiences, and manages departmental communications. The position also oversees aspects of event planning, supports digital outreach efforts, and helps maintain core administrative systems and daily operations. Working closely with students, colleagues, and campus partners, the Coordinator plays a central part in enhancing the student experience and promoting meaningful involvement across the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, coordinate, and implement services, programs and resources. Oversee student event planning processes — Review event submissions, guide student organizations through planning requirements, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure events meet University standards.

Maintain key systems (Anthology Engage/CORQ, 25Live), assist with budgeting and purchasing, support daily office operations, and supervise student staff. Contribute to planning, implementing, and supporting major events such as orientation programs, first‑year transition activities, and large‑scale student, family, and community events.

Contribute to the planning, organization and implementation of Orientation, Family Weekend, Life on the Bluff programming, and other large scale efforts.  Collect data and facilitate assessment to inform continuous improvement for office services and programs.

Facilitate communication for parents, supporters, and students.  Assists in office social media, including: Facebook, Instagram, Campus Link, web site, email lists, etc.

Engages in all efforts related to retention of special populations (first gen, first year, etc.)
Collaborates with campus stakeholders.  Serves on university and divisional committees.  Other duties as assigned.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Personnel from an accredited educational institution or a combination of relevant skills and experience. 

1-3 years of work-related experience.

Experience working with university students in the pursuit of their academic, extra-curricular and personal goals.  The coordinator will offer a range of services, programs and support to assist them in enhancing their educational experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from an accredited educational institution.
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Excellent organization skills with attention for/to details.

Familiarity in working with Microsoft Suite.

Creativity, collaboration and teamwork.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Planning and organization skills in regard to both small and large programs.

Experience in the supervision of student staff members.

Ability to support students with diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Ability to be proactive, strategic and deadline-oriented in a complex organization.

Some evening and weekends are required dependent on department programs and services
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.