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Coordinator, Student Engagement, Leadership
Georgia State University
These are exciting times at Georgia State University. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
We are seeking (1) Coordinator, Student Engagement, Leadership to join the already awesome team taking them to the next level of excellence!
The Student Engagement Coordinator for Leadership Programs reports to the Assistant Director of Leadership within the Office of Leadership and Service.
WHAT MAKES Georgia State University A GREAT PLACE?
Georgia State’s Leadership and Service team prepares students for their public lives as citizens, members of communities and professionals in society by providing leadership development, civic education programming and community service opportunities. Our Leadership and Service team is currently searching for a Student Engagement Coordinator for Leadership who will develop and facilitate leadership training across multiple settings—including one-on-one coaching, student organizations, campus departments, and classroom instruction—grounded in leadership and student development theory. In partnership with campus colleagues, the position advances strengths-based programming, professional development aligned with academic meta-majors, and co-curricular learning opportunities that support GSU’s retention, progression, and graduation goals. The role also oversees program marketing and assessment, manages a dedicated programming budget, and supervises graduate and student staff to ensure high-quality, impactful leadership experiences across the division.
Duties
Training: Develops and implements leadership training for students across multiple settings including one-on-one coaching, student organizations, campus departments, and classroom instruction utilizing leadership development theory and student development theory. Collaborates with Assistant Director for Leadership Programs to manage requests for training from the campus community.
Academic Support: Develops, coordinates, and administers professional development programming for students focused on the academic meta-majors. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and alumni to coordinate participation in training focused on leadership across career fields. Communicates with academic units to promote and advertise co-curricular learning opportunities for students. Aligns programming goals with the college to career quality enhancement plan.
Strengths Development: Develops, coordinates, and implements strength-based training programs and individual coaching programs for students. Collaborates with university faculty and staff on strengths-based initiatives including classroom instruction. Provides train-the-trainer opportunities for departmental level staff on use of strengths in their programming, training, and supervision.
Divisional Support: Collaborates with divisional colleagues to promote and advance new and ongoing programmatic initiatives to support divisional goals including successful retention, progression, and graduation of students.
Marketing and Assessment: Supports the marketing of programs and services to students through social media, websites, student organization management systems, etc. Assists with departmental assessment projects and monitors ongoing program effectiveness.
Budget Management: Responsible for planning and development of a programming budget for training materials, event reservations, speakers, and other necessary expenses. Completes monthly budget reports for Assistant Director of Leadership.
Supervision: Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of one graduate assistant and student assistants (as needed).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Effective coordination of leadership programming and events requires strategic collaboration across Leadership and Service and a broad network of campus and external partners, including academic departments, Student Affairs, Career Development, and employers. Success in this role demands strong knowledge of higher education practices, student development theory, and co-curricular program design. The position requires a high level of accountability, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing initiatives across multiple Georgia State University campuses. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to build and sustain collaborative relationships are essential.
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications
Open until filled
College/Business Unit: Student Services
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 04/07/26, 11:15:55 AM
Coordinator, Student Engagement, Leadership
Georgia State University
These are exciting times at Georgia State University. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
We are seeking (1) Coordinator, Student Engagement, Leadership to join the already awesome team taking them to the next level of excellence!
The Student Engagement Coordinator for Leadership Programs reports to the Assistant Director of Leadership within the Office of Leadership and Service.
WHAT MAKES Georgia State University A GREAT PLACE?
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
Georgia State’s Leadership and Service team prepares students for their public lives as citizens, members of communities and professionals in society by providing leadership development, civic education programming and community service opportunities. Our Leadership and Service team is currently searching for a Student Engagement Coordinator for Leadership who will develop and facilitate leadership training across multiple settings—including one-on-one coaching, student organizations, campus departments, and classroom instruction—grounded in leadership and student development theory. In partnership with campus colleagues, the position advances strengths-based programming, professional development aligned with academic meta-majors, and co-curricular learning opportunities that support GSU’s retention, progression, and graduation goals. The role also oversees program marketing and assessment, manages a dedicated programming budget, and supervises graduate and student staff to ensure high-quality, impactful leadership experiences across the division.
Duties
Training: Develops and implements leadership training for students across multiple settings including one-on-one coaching, student organizations, campus departments, and classroom instruction utilizing leadership development theory and student development theory. Collaborates with Assistant Director for Leadership Programs to manage requests for training from the campus community.
Academic Support: Develops, coordinates, and administers professional development programming for students focused on the academic meta-majors. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and alumni to coordinate participation in training focused on leadership across career fields. Communicates with academic units to promote and advertise co-curricular learning opportunities for students. Aligns programming goals with the college to career quality enhancement plan.
Strengths Development: Develops, coordinates, and implements strength-based training programs and individual coaching programs for students. Collaborates with university faculty and staff on strengths-based initiatives including classroom instruction. Provides train-the-trainer opportunities for departmental level staff on use of strengths in their programming, training, and supervision.
Divisional Support: Collaborates with divisional colleagues to promote and advance new and ongoing programmatic initiatives to support divisional goals including successful retention, progression, and graduation of students.
Marketing and Assessment: Supports the marketing of programs and services to students through social media, websites, student organization management systems, etc. Assists with departmental assessment projects and monitors ongoing program effectiveness.
Budget Management: Responsible for planning and development of a programming budget for training materials, event reservations, speakers, and other necessary expenses. Completes monthly budget reports for Assistant Director of Leadership.
Supervision: Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of one graduate assistant and student assistants (as needed).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Effective coordination of leadership programming and events requires strategic collaboration across Leadership and Service and a broad network of campus and external partners, including academic departments, Student Affairs, Career Development, and employers. Success in this role demands strong knowledge of higher education practices, student development theory, and co-curricular program design. The position requires a high level of accountability, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing initiatives across multiple Georgia State University campuses. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to build and sustain collaborative relationships are essential.
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications
- One to two years of experience in higher education programming or student engagement initiatives
- Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and managing events from planning through assessment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Open until filled
College/Business Unit: Student Services
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 04/07/26, 11:15:55 AM