Operations Coordinator, Student Life & Community Engagement

Mohave College is looking for a dynamic and highly organized Operations Coordinator to support Student Life & Community Engagement. This role is at the center of the action—helping bring student programs, leadership initiatives, events, and administrative operations to life. Reporting to the Dean of Student Life & Community Engagement, you’ll be a trusted connector across campus, balancing coordination, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where no two days look the same.

What We’ll Love About You

• You’re the kind of person who thrives on keeping things organized, moving, and running smoothly—even when things get busy.
• You’re confident working with leadership, interpreting policies, and making smart decisions when guidance is broad or evolving.
• You enjoy being the “go-to” person who helps coordinate meetings, events, projects, and details that make big things happen.
• You handle sensitive information with care, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• You bring energy, initiative, and a genuine commitment to supporting students and creating a great campus experience.

What You’ll Love About Us

• You’ll be trusted to do meaningful work with real impact—not just tasks, but contributions that shape student engagement and success.
• You’ll be part of a campus culture that values collaboration, creativity, and people who step up and take initiative.
• You’ll work closely with leadership and partners across campus, giving you visibility and variety in your day-to-day work.
• You’ll join a team that believes work should be both purposeful and enjoyable—we take what we do seriously, but we like to have fun doing it.
• You’ll have opportunities to grow, stretch your skills, and help improve how things get done across the college.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed information here. (for eligible positions)
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave– 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System)
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards Mohave courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week
• Work Life Balance Schedule 

1. Perform a full range of advanced clerical duties in support of the Dean of Student Life & Community Engagement. .
Duties may include, but are not limited to, preparing correspondence, reports, project timelines,
budget and accounting transaction logs and other documentation and processing a variety of
documents. May perform other clerical duties such as answering phones, data entry and file and
records maintenance.
2. Coordinate meetings, appointments and/or special conferences including agendas, preparing
materials, scheduling and communicating with students, employees, or presenters, and
arranging for equipment and facilities. A end meetings as requested and take minutes.
3. Coordinate and/or lead special projects and events as assigned. Special projects may require
taking independent action, displaying detailed focus, coordinating tasks of other individuals and
teams, and/or overseeing a project budget.
4. Handle highly sensitive information and confidential records and materials in compliance with
state and federal regulations. Maintain confidentiality of information and projects.
5. Create and manage all electronic systems for budget tracking, document handling, maintaining
all records and backup systems. Utilize systems to run and prepare reports; interpret and share
data as appropriate.
6. Provide specific information upon request and research and resolve problems/concerns
according to established policies and procedures. Process ongoing research requests.
7. As initial contact or representative of the office, provide information to students, faculty, staff
and the public requiring considerable judgment and interpretation of policies and procedures of
the area assigned. Use judgment and initiative in resolving problems and/or concerns.
8. Coordinate annual review, edit, and revision of Student Handbook, Student Life Handbook, and
policies/procedures related to student involvement and conduct.
9. Gather information, prepare and proof correspondence, reports, project timelines, budget and
other documentation.
10. Assist in budget preparation, monitor current fiscal expenditures and billing data, post and/or
record information and process invoices for payment. Facilitate purchases according to
established procedures.
11. Adhere to college, federal and state administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives and
directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations affecting college operations.
12. Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher Education experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Or

• Any combination of education and experience that results in possession of skills, knowledge and
• behaviors as outlined in the position's core competencies below:

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability and Flexibility:(Intermediate Level)Acknowledges and learns from mistakes and successes. Adapts own methods when necessary. Adjusts personal plans/goals in favor of a preferred outcome.
• Analytical Thinking: (Beginner Level)Collects all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem through known sources. Identifies, sorts and categorizes source materials to deliver most pertinent and needed information. Identifies the logical, factual outcomes based on the data, information and analyses conducted.
• Customer Focus: (Intermediate Level)Skillfully serves assorted customer base. Maintains composure during stressful or difficult situations. Demonstrates to the customer that they are being heard and that their feelings about situation are understood. Looks at the organization through the eyes of the client and his needs; makes improvements accordingly.
• Decision Making and Judgment: (Beginner Level)Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions. Makes decisions and takes actions that support department and organizational goals. Makes decisions in a timely manner with quality outcomes.
• Initiative:(Beginner Level)
  Does more than is required or expected in the job. Anticipates what needs to be done. Achieves results without needing reminders from others. Takes responsibility for personal development and the realization of objectives. Successfully completes most tasks independently but asks for additional support, as appropriate, when faced with unfamiliar tasks or situations.
• Relationship Building: (Beginner Level) Cooperative, considerate and tactful in dealing with customers, co-workers and the public. Gains confidence and trust of others. Exhibits appropriate sensitivity to others. Works effectively with others on a team. Maintains personal and procedural boundaries, moving interaction toward a satisfactory conclusion.
• Reliability & Commitment: (Intermediate Level)
  Shows commitment, dedication and accountability in one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, aspects of one's work. Willingly assists team members when necessary. Willingly receives assistance from team members when the situation arises.
• Written Expressions: (Intermediate Level)Presents complex issues in simple language that everybody understands. Structures a complicated story in logical steps. Provides sufficient, not too much or too little, instruction and information. Structures an argument in way that conclusions follow logically.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Human Resources office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

1. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes:

• If any of the above listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave College
 Human Resources
 1971 Jagerson Avenue
 Kingman, AZ 86409

Salary : $20 - $22