Program Coordinator for Student Organizations

• Assist in the management of UWL’s ‘Engage’ Platform – MyOrgs, which serves as our virtual house of student organizations.

• Review and Approve Events, Forms, and Inquiries within MyOrgs.

• Assist RSO’s in areas of event planning, fundraising, artwork approvals, budgeting, and more.

• Maintain a connection with Business Services to ensure Student Faculty Organization (SFO) procedures are followed.

• Oversee RSO Annual Registration Process and New RSO Application Process.

• Serve as Primary Adviser for the Student Organization Committee.

• Conduct RSO Officer Fall Training.

• Develop and implement a strategic RSO Officer continued training and engagement program.

• Develop a comprehensive RSO Adviser training and approval process.

• Provide consultation to RSO’s regarding conflict resolution, risk management, succession planning, and more.

• Assist in the oversight of additional RSO procedures (storage locker assignments, ID Access, etc.).

• Collaborate with Campus Recreation to support UWL Sport Clubs.

• Advise RSO’s as needed.

• Assist in review and development of applicable contracts for RSO events and programs.

• Serve as the liaison between the RSO’s and the faculty and staff at UW-La Crosse.

• Assist with the oversite of large-scale events including, but not limited to: Sample the City, Eagle Fest, and Spring Spectacular.

• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic COVE Programming plan.

• Develop and implement creative active and passive programming within the COVE.

• Establish a connection with COVE residences while providing resources for all RSO’s.

• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, establish and oversee the COVE Council.

• Assist in the brand development and marketing of the COVE.

• Develop and Oversee COVE budgets.

• Review and develop applicable contracts for COVE events and programs.

• Contribute to the development of the annual report, development of strategic goals, and the assessment of established goals.

• Ensure the unit’s philosophy and direction permeates the programs and services of the unit.

• Facilitate the evaluation of programs and services within the unit.

• Serve on Student Affairs and University committees as needed.

• Participate in regional and national Student Union and Activities Associations.

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Student Development, Higher Education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution prior to start date is required – OR – Bachelor’s degree plus three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with Student Organizations and/or student activities programs.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the willingness to work and communicate in a highly collaborative environment.
• Possess a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

• Knowledge of student development and experience working with and advising college students.
• Experience in the planning and management of small to large scale events and programs.
• Experience with online student organization platform (i.e. ‘Engage’, ‘Presence’, or ‘Campus Groups’).
• Experience in reviewing and executing performer/activity contracts.
• Experience working with budgets.
• Experience supervising graduate assistants, and/or student staff members.
• Ability to develop student employee training programs.
• Understanding of the importance of collaboration within the unit and the university.
• Ability to problem solve and readily adapt to change.
• An understanding of student development, student life, and university processes and business.
• Ability to use and adapt to current technology and new technology and software.
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, student, and external groups.

• On occasion, this person must be able to work extended hours.
• Some night and weekend hours are required.
• Travel for professional development is possible.

• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at UWL. We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes a number of departments: Admissions and Recruitment, Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.

University Centers serves the community by providing a welcoming environment that facilitates learning opportunities, embraces diversity, and enriches the campus experience. University Centers provides operational oversight to the Student Union, the Whitney Dining Center, the Center for Organizations, Vision, and Engagement (the COVE) and the Leadership and Involvement Center (LIC). University Centers also provides a wide variety of services, spaces, and amenities including the Information Center, Eagle ID Program, Dining Plans, Campus Food Pantry, and more.