Student Engagement & Leadership Coordinator

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

. Plan and deliver student engagement events, class leadership elections, community-building initiatives, and leadership development programming within the College of Optometric Medicine .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeProvo • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $45,000 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student engagement programming, leadership development, and effective communication within higher education. Proficient in managing budgets, analyzing data for institutional planning, and promoting inclusive practices while adhering to FERPA regulations.

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Student Affairs Best PracticesLeadership Development ProgrammingData Analysis and KPI ReportingMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBudget ManagementProgram DevelopmentStudent AdvisingLeadership Elections Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam-BuildingDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

FERPA ComplianceStudent Development TheoryHigher EducationCommunity EngagementStudent Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver student engagement events, class leadership elections, community-building initiatives, and leadership development programming within the College of Optometric Medicine
Coordinate monthly class leadership meetings and support student governance, including leadership nominations, elections, bylaws, and governance structures
Serve as a liaison among Student Affairs, college leadership, faculty, program directors, and student representatives to support coordinated communication and student outcomes
Connect students with campus resources and provide non-academic advising related to involvement, leadership, and community engagement
Coordinate engagement components of new student orientation, onboarding, and transition programming in partnership with the Success & Retention team
Manage student leadership and engagement budgets, monitor spending, reconcile monthly expenses, and approve delegated student organization expenditures
Collect and analyze participation data; contribute to KPI reporting, functional-area assessment, institutional planning, and accreditation reporting
Maintain accurate records and communications; support university-wide events, committees, commencement, orientation, and student success workshops
Promote inclusive practices and equitable access to programs while adhering to university policies, professional standards, and FERPA requirements
Report to the Director within the Office of Student Engagement and Success, with a dotted-line relationship to the Dean of the College of Optometric Medicine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least one year of experience in a higher education setting within student services, student affairs, academic or non-academic advising, or a related field
Knowledge of Student Affairs best practices, student development theory, student services program development and assessment, and requirements related to student privacy and conduct, including FERPA and Student Right-to-Know
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn and use technology systems effectively
Excellent grammar, editing, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, apply complex guidelines and regulations, perform basic data analysis, manage complex projects, and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Strong problem-solving, leadership, administrative, team-building, organizational, and decision-making skills
Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed
Three references, including name, company, relationship, phone number, and email address

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four weeks of paid holidays in addition to accrued paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-matched HSA and 401(k) with immediate vesting
Life and disability insurance
Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development funding
Mental health counseling and wellness resources
Financial wellness coaching and retirement planning support
Potential of one remote workday per week