Student Program Specialist Senior

About the role

The Senior Specialist for Major Campus Programming (working title) within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) serves as a lead strategist, advisor, and event management professional responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing large-scale campus traditions, major events, and student engagement initiatives that enhance the student experience. This position provides leadership and oversight for major campus programming efforts, including Welcome Week (K Week), Labor Stay, Homecoming, and other campus-wide events, while serving as the primary advisor to DanceBlue and supporting student leadership development through meaningful involvement experiences. The Senior Specialist collaborates with students, campus partners, vendors, and stakeholders to plan, implement, and assess high-impact programs that foster connection, leadership development, and campus engagement. In addition to advising student leaders and coordinating major programs, the Senior Specialist contributes to departmental operations, assessment efforts, strategic initiatives, and campus partnerships that advance SOA’s mission of supporting student organizations and creating transformative opportunities for student involvement, engagement, and success. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required in support of student programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute large-scale campus traditions, major events, and student engagement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for major campus programming (Welcome Week, Labor Stay, Homecoming, and other campus-wide events).
• Serve as primary advisor to DanceBlue.
• Support student leadership development through meaningful involvement experiences.
• Collaborate with students, campus partners, vendors, and stakeholders to plan, implement, and assess high-impact programs.
• Contribute to departmental operations, assessment efforts, strategic initiatives, and campus partnerships.
• Perform occasional evening and weekend work as needed for student programs and events.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MA) required.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• No license/registration/certification required.
• Physical requirements: sitting and/or standing for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying lightweight objects; walking to and from meetings and events.

Skills

• Supervisory responsibilities.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Student Personnel