Temporary Student Leadership and Engagement Programming Coordinator

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service.  We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Student Leadership and Engagement Programming Coordinator is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing student leadership initiatives and campus engagement experiences that promote holistic student development. This position leads key leadership development efforts, including workshops, retreats, and speaker series, and serves as the campus liaison for the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). The Coordinator plays a central role in planning university-wide traditions and signature events such as Welcome Weeks, Eagle Fest, and heritage celebrations, while also supporting student recognition programs and civic engagement tracking. Reporting to Student Affairs leadership, the Coordinator works collaboratively across departments to create vibrant, inclusive, and developmental engagement opportunities for all students.

This is a temporary position through December 19th or other date as determined by administration.

Leadership Development Programming Management

• Plan and facilitate leadership workshops, retreats, and speaker events.
• Serve as the campus liaison for the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), managing communication, onboarding, and engagement.
• Plan the multi-year student leadership pathway, aligned with student identity and skill development.
• Market & recruit students to participate in leadership development programs
• Advise and mentor students engaged in leadership and service opportunities.
• Help students reflect on and articulate their growth through co-curricular engagement.

Traditions and Signature Events:

• Coordinate signature events with campus constituencies across University campuses.
• Organize and plan logistics for Fall and Winter Welcome Week, Eagle Fest, and Eagle Week traditions.
• Oversee committees for execution of Eagle Fest, MLK Luncheon, LatinX Heritage Month Celebration, National First Generation College Students Luncheon, Month of Service and additional signature events as assigned.

Intramural Sports Programming:

• Support administrative logistics for club sports teams. Assist with the coordination and management of club events.

Student Recognition & Induction Ceremonies:

• Coordinate the student leadership awards process including outreach, nomination, selection, and event planning.
• Oversee induction ceremonies related to NSLS and other leadership groups.
• Lead the selection and recognition process for the university’s Lincoln Laureate, working with Academic Affairs and Advancement.
• Regularly recognize student leaders and award recipients through digital storytelling, especially on professional platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Advancement to amplify leadership achievements, induction milestones, and community contributions through social media campaigns and student spotlights.
• Ensure student recognition is timely, inclusive, and aligned with university branding and engagement goals.

Assessment & Co-Curricular Tracking

• Collect and track participation and outcomes related to leadership and civic engagement.
• Manage the creation and issuance of leadership development and community engagement badges in involveU.

Other Administrative Responsibilities

• Support leadership in managing allocated budgets, promoting responsible and strategic use of resources.
• Develop, implement, and report on assessment plans to inform program improvement.
• Contribute to university and divisional annual planning processes and strategic reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by university leadership, adapting to evolving priorities and needs.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of two years of experience in student engagement, leadership development, civic learning, or related co-curricular programming
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation and international students
• Experience large-scale managing events, with strong planning, organizational, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging a wide range of technology platforms to support event planning, student engagement, communication, case management, and collaboration, including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Teams, social media tools, and cloud-based systems. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and digital tools in a dynamic environment

This position requires the ability to work occasional nights and weekends and a willingness and ability to travel to other NLU campuses as needed/requested (Wheeling, IL and Lisle, IL).

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $41,429 to $58,000 annually.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity. 

Please Include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form