Student Life Office Manager

Student Life Office Manager

Salary

$49,039.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-00076

Division

Student Services & Technologies

Department

Student Life

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary & Qualifications:

Summary

The position provides office, administrative and operational support services to a student services department.

Qualifications

Associates degree (Required)

Between 2 and 5 years of related experience (Required)

Experience and skills in databases (Required)

Experience with Banner (Preferred)

Experience updating web pages (Preferred)

Experience in providing front line intervention in stressful situations (Preferred)

Experience in organizing and managing events (Preferred)

Essential Responsibilities

• (Critical) Greets walk-in customers, answers multi-line telephones, schedules appointments for director and professional staff, and coordinates the preparation and dissemination of messages to students.
• (Critical) Orders and maintains office supplies, including copier, and printer supplies, and processes purchase requisitions.
• (Critical) Assists with budget preparation and monitors accounts.
• (Critical) Maintains and updates content on web pages, including oversight of marketing of Student Life events.
• (Critical) Prepares and maintains student records, including confidential files.
• (Critical) Schedules and assists in coordinating special activities, events and conferences.
• (Critical) Interacts with and assists students daily.
• (Critical) Supervises others in accordance with NMCs policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, recognizing employees; addressing performance problems or gaps.
• (Critical) Compiles information and prepares reports.
• (Critical) Manages Student Groups, including advisors and student leaders, related to budget, marketing, fund raising, etc.
• (Critical) Assists counseling staff and Dean of Students with confidential student matters that require immediate attention and intervention.
• (Very Important) Assists with coordination of Student Government Associate meetings and events.
• (Very Important) Mentors Student Group leaders, teaches leadership training, and monitors ongoing progress of current Student Groups.
• (Minor Importance) Oversees the scheduling and service to students seeking counseling services.

Work Environment

Lifting Activities

Most frequently lifted object: under 10 lbs.; lifted to waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Several times per day)

Heaviest object lifted: 40-49 lbs.; listed to waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Occasionally)

Non-lifting Repetitive Activities

Arm Movement (Several times per day)

Gripping (Several times per day)

Sitting (Continuously)

Standing (Several times per day)

Talking (Continuously)

Typing (Several times per day)

Walking (Several times per day)

Writing (Several times per day)

Other Physical Demands

Prolonged visual work

Mental Demands

Exercising Independent Judgment

Minimal Guidance or Direction

Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

Persuading Others

Other Challenges

Heavy work volume

Production deadlines

Safeguarding organization assets and property

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 years of related experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years of related experience
• Between 2 and 5 years of related experience
• Between 5 and 7 years of related experience
• More than 7 years of experience

03

Please briefly describe your experience (or related experience):

04

Do you have experience and skills in databases?

• No
• Yes

05

If yes, please briefly explain:

06

Do you meet any of the preferred qualifications? Please select all that apply:

• Experience with Banner
• Experience updating web pages
• Experience in providing frontline intervention in stressful situations
• Experience in organizing and managing events

07

Is there anything else you would like us to know in relation to the position?

Required Question

Employer Northwestern Michigan College

Address 1701 E Front Street

Traverse City, Michigan, 49686

Phone 231.995.2612

Website https://www.nmc.edu/