Student Activities Coordinator

Student Activities Coordinator

Salary

$49,039.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00090

Division

Student Services & Technologies

Department

Student Life

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary & Qualifications:

Summary

The Student Activities Coordinator delivers high-quality extracurricular programs and services that enrich the student experience by creating engagement and vibrancy. Managing all aspects of the Office of Student Activities, the Coordinator develops student leaders through a student-centered approach. This role requires an outgoing, charismatic, and highly organized professional who inspires engagement and has a broad vision for campus programming, along with strong communication, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills. This position offers the option to live in NMC on-campus housing in a semi-furnished apartment, with room and utilities covered year-round. When the position includes on-call responsibilities, the employee must stay in NMC housing that week, be within 15 minutes of campus while on duty, and not consume alcohol while on call.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two or more years of experience working in a higher education setting within student activities or a related programming area is required (experience in a small college setting preferred)
• Valid, unrestricted Driver's license or ability to obtain by start date
• Cover letter

Essential Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• (Critical) Plan, execute, and assess engaging campus-wide events, including weekly programming, traditional semesterly events, and large-scale welcome week activities.

• (Critical) Coordinate special campus life events, tournaments, and at least three major weekend or evening programs per semester.

• (Critical) Collaborate with Residence Life, Student Life, and Extended Education Services to boost student participation and maximize the use of campus facilities.

Student Leadership & Supervision

• (Critical) Recruit, mentor, and advise the student-led Campus Activities Board.

• (Critical) Serve as the primary Advisor for the Student Ambassadors program, supervising student and supplemental workers.

Marketing & Assessment

• (Critical) Partner with the Public Relations department to advertise upcoming events through print, digital, and in-person channels.

• (Very Important) Gather and analyze feedback from the student population, translating trends into impactful programming.

• (Very Important) Utilize engagement and attendance tracking efforts to gain insight into student involvement.

Residence Life Support

• (Critical) Provide essential campus support by covering one week of on-call status for Residence Life each month.

Work Environment

Lifting Activities

Most Frequently Lifted Object 20 - 29 lbs. (Several times per week)

Heaviest Object Lifted 50 - 75 lbs. (Occasionally)

Non-Lifting Activities

Repetitive Arm Movement (Continuously)

Bending (Several times per day)

Crouching (Several times per day

Gripping (Continuously)

Kneeling (Several times per day)

Leg Movement (Continuously

Sitting (Several times per day)

Standing (Several times per day)

Other Physical Demands:

Exposure to cold

Exposure to humidity

Exposure to noise

Exposure to wind

Irregular working hours

Travel (less than 10%)

Talking (Continuously)

Typing (Continuously)

Walking (Several times per day)

Writing Several times per day

Mental Demands:

Complicated Planning

Exercising Independent Judgment

Minimal Guidance or Direction

Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

Persuading Others

Rapid Decision Making

Other Challenges:

Protecting the physical safety of others

Risk of life

Additional Information

This position requires living in the on-campus apartment and not having the option to reside off campus. The person in this role will be on active duty for one week per month for the residence halls (East Hall and North Hall), and they must reside on campus during this time.

Dorm room & utilities are offered, but no meal plan.

Exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid sick leave. Up to four weeks paid vacation within the first year of employment. NMC paid tuition benefits. For more benefit details, visit our Flexible Benefits Guide

01

Please select the highest degree attained:

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some higher education courses, training, or certification
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD, Doctorate

02

How many total years of experience in a higher education setting in student activities or a related programming area do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• Between 2 and 5 years
• Between 5-7 years
• Between 7-10 years
• More than 10 years

03

Do you have a valid drivers license

• No
• Yes

Required Question

Employer Northwestern Michigan College

Address 1701 E Front Street

Traverse City, Michigan, 49686

Phone 231.995.2612

Website https://www.nmc.edu/