Student Engagement & Leadership Coordinator

Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator, College of Optometric Medicine

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Expected Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000

(Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.)

Benefits & Perks:

RMU offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, which includes:

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

This is an on-site with the potential of one remote workday per week. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support university events and student engagement activities. The role is primarily performed in a typical office environment and involves sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Student Engagement & Leadership Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and support for students in the College of Optometric Medicine. Reporting 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, this role promotes student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and professional growth from orientation through graduation. The coordinator also serves as the primary liaison between Student Affairs and the college, helping connect students with university resources, support services, and engagement opportunities.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This position strengthens the student experience by building leadership opportunities, supporting effective student governance, coordinating engagement throughout the academic lifecycle, and helping students access timely resources. The role also supports institutional planning, assessment, and accreditation by documenting participation, outcomes, and improvements related to student involvement and co-curricular learning

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• 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

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 the 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in student development, higher education, administration, leadership, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in higher education within student services, student affairs, academic or non-academic advising, or a related field.
• Experience with optometry academic programs in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with NASPA/ACPA Student Affairs Core Competencies and CAS Standards for higher education.
• Experience with platforms such as Qualtrics, Smartsheet, student information systems, learning management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, or incident reporting systems.

ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a graduate‑level institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and service. The university prepares healthcare professionals through evidence‑based curricula, collaborative learning, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice.

RMU values innovation, service, and continuous improvement, supporting faculty and staff who contribute to a learning environment focused on student success and community impact.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

RMU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment with the university is at‑will, unless otherwise provided by applicable state law.