Coordinator for Student Activities

About the role

The Coordinator for Student Activities focuses on advancing the mission and impact of the Student Activities Office (SAO) and the Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center, providing critical student advising and operational management functions. This role plays a key part in shaping the student experience by advising student organizations and designing and delivering comprehensive onboarding and leadership development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise student organizations and design and deliver onboarding and leadership development initiatives.
• Lead departmental communications and streamline event registration workflows.
• Provide high-level mentorship to a portfolio of 30 student organizations.
• Manage complex systems and high-volume operations supporting approximately 500 student organizations and 1,500 events annually.
• Maintain efficient, compliant, and high-standard service across all activities.
• Manage student organization infrastructure, including data systems and Google-based platforms.
• Administer the event registration process, integrating cross-functional coordination with campus partners such as security and facilities.
• Drive SAO communications and develop robust training programs for student leaders.
• Manage all primary communications for the SAO main office.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop a diverse team of student employees and part-time professional Evening Event Managers (EEMs).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of professional experience in higher education, student affairs, high-volume event management, or project coordination (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience supervising student staff or part-time employees is highly preferred.
• Proven experience navigating complex logistics, venue scheduling, and vendor coordination within a large organizational setting.
• Familiarity with student development theory or experience working directly with collegiate student organizations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills, with a proven ability to manage high-volume workflows while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to interpret institutional policies and legal requirements (such as hazing prevention and liability) and apply them consistently to student-led activities.
• Adept at multitasking, prioritizing workloads, and following through on projects with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to draft professional departmental communications and facilitate training sessions for large, diverse audiences.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented, with the ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information and high-pressure situations with confidentiality, maturity, and sound decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience with data platforms (such as Qualtrics) and CRM tools (such as Salesforce) is highly desirable.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises discretion in handling sensitive information in accordance with University policies.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build trust-based relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners (Facilities, Security, etc.) while navigating complex institutional hierarchies.
• Resilience and flexibility in a fast-paced, student-facing environment, including the willingness to work non-traditional hours (evenings/weekends) during peak academic cycles.

Skills

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to interpret institutional policies and legal requirements.
• Adept at multitasking and following through on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Collaborative and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Additional Information

Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-05-13

Job Posting Title

Coordinator for Student Activities

Department

Student Activities

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.