Student Life Assistant Coordinator

Job Summary: The Student Life Assistant Coordinator is a 12-month position (with optional live-in housing) within the Student Development Office. This role supports the goals of the Student Life Office and Associated Student Government (ASG) by fostering campus engagement and coordinating activities that align with the university's mission - particularly the development of a Christ-like community.

This position assist in planning and implementing student activities, Nazarene events, signature weekends, and student leadership initiatives. 

Essential Functions:

1. Support for Associated Student Government (ASG)
   1. Meet weekly with the Director of Student Life
   2. Attend weekly ASG Executive Cabinet meetings
   3. Attend monthly all-student ASG meetings
   4. Provide daily office coverage, Monday-Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm
   5. Support ASG student leaders in planning and executing campus activities and events
   6. Provide supervision and oversight for intramural activities, as assigned
   7. Assist in planning and executing university-hosted denominational student events
   8. Manage and maintain MNU Products' equipment and storage inventory
   9. Oversee the MNU app, including data collection, student feedback, and surveys.
2. Spiritual Direction and Student Development 
   1. Attend chapel services and assist as needed
   2. Lead one small group annually
   3. Provide devotional content and team development opportunities for ASG
   4. Serve as liaison for Passion to Serve projects at Havencroft Elementary involving ASG
   5. Coordinate service opportunities for ASG and the broader campus community
   6. Explore and implement a "random acts of kindness" initiative once per semester
3. Support for Commuter Students
   1. Assist the Executive Secretary/Community Liaison student position with outreach and event planning
   2. Build relationships with commuter students to assess needs and provide support
   3. Serve as a primary point of contact for commuter student engagement and care

Others duties may be assigned by the Director of Student Life or Vice President of Student Development

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Understanding of student development theory and its application in a campus setting
• Strong interpersonal, relational, and conflict management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith
• Ability to build inclusive, respectful relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in student leadership preferred

Application: To apply for this position, attach the following documentation to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Personal Statement of Faith - see below

Questions regarding the application process or have trouble uploading additional documents, you can reach out to Abigail Harris, HR Generalist, at abrubaker@mnu.edu. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Lisa Downs, Director of Student Life, at ldowns@mnu.edu

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action.  While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964).Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/employment.