Lead Stu Prog Coord

Posted: Friday, 15 August 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/16/2025 01:44:25
Indexed on: 08/16/2025 01:44:25

Location: Norman, OK, 73019, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

The Honors College is an integral part of the University of Oklahoma, providing a supportive and challenging academic program for intellectually motivated undergraduate students. Our small college community seeks to inspire students to a lifetime of broad intellectual curiosity and continuing self-sustained inquiry and personal growth by offering enriching interdisciplinary curriculum and diverse programs.

The Honors College Student Life Coordinator is a critical component to the success of the college, overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of designated student programs and services for the Honors College.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the overall administrative operations and delivery of non-academic student programs and services, working closely with the Honors College Dean to assess the needs of students.
  • Plans new student program development, conducting needs assessment and evaluating program effectiveness.
  • Manages day-to-day student programming operations; resolves problems as needed.
  • Conducts presentations, workshops, or other special programs for students.
  • Plans and coordinates activities, events, or special projects associated with student programs, including performing associated administrative functions.
  • Collects, maintains, and analyzes various forms of program information and data. Prepares reports or responses to inquiries.
  • Serves as the main point of contact for Honors College Living Learning Community for Honors students.
  • Acts as chief liaison for offices of Student Affairs and Residential Life.
  • Provides information and counseling to students, facilitating support groups, and advising student organizations.
  • Advises and mentors Honors Student Association and other Honors student organizations including leadership training, professional communication, and after-hours support with events.
  • Acts as liaison to Student Affairs Administrative office regarding registered student organizations and monitoring website.
  • Manages community service opportunities for students and coordinates with Associate Dean on service-learning course opportunities.
  • Builds and fosters communication with alumni network coordinating closely with the Dean and Associate Dean.
  • Manage associated data, events, and activities.
  • Provides budgetary oversight for the area of student programming in collaboration with financial staff.
  • May represent the College as needed at university events.
  • Management of Honors student achievement awards in coordination with Dean and financial staff.
  • May supervise graduate student assistant(s).
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field AND:

  • 36 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.

Equivalence/Substitution: Will accept 48 months similar or related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, for a total of 84 months experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Composition and proofreading skills.
  • Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases.
  • Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information.
  • Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Demonstrates ability to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures.
  • Willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting for long periods of time.
  • Frequent talking.
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
  • Ability to bend, lift, stoop, and carry.
  • Standard office environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Requires contact with other colleges and areas of university.

Department Preferences:

  • Preferred experience and demonstrated commitment to community outreach activities and/or student program building.
  • Experience working with students and faculty
  • Experience and interest in event coordination
  • Experience with Zoom

Supervision:

  • Possible Student Assistant or Graduate Assistant

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https: //hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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