Coordinator of Student Activities and Events

Coordinator of Student Activities and Events

Location: Main Campus - Homewood, AL

Job Type: Staff Full Time

Job Number: FY2700719

Division: Student Affairs for Staff

Department: STA-Events

Opening Date: 10/12/2026

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Normal Work Schedule: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Special Shifts Required: Yes

Special Shifts Frequency: Frequently

Description

• The Coordinator of Student Activities and Events coordinates the daily operations of the Office of Student Activities and Events by planning and implementing campus programs, advising the Traditions, Activities and Events Team coordinating marketing and communications, and managing logistical details for campus events. The Coordinator works closely with the Director to deliver engaging co-curricular experiences that promote student involvement and campus community.

• Job Duties

• Coordinate logistics for weekly student programming through the Office of Student Activities and Events.

• Assist in the implementation of major campus traditions and signature events, including: Lighting of the Way, Pancake Study Break, Beeson Ball, Connections, Step Sing, Easter Egg Hunt, Your School Your City, Battle of the Bands.

• Coordinate event registrations, scheduling, facilities, and operational timelines.

• Assist with evening and weekend programming.

• Assist in recruiting, training, and advising student leaders for the Events Team, Connections, and Step Sing.

• Supervise student workers and assist with student leadership development.

• Provide day-to-day support to student programming committees.

• Maintain the Student Activities and Events website and social media platforms.

• Create print and digital marketing materials for departmental programs.

• Ensure event information is accurate and submitted through university communication channels.

• Promote campus events through multiple communication platforms.

• Track event attendance and assist with program assessment.

• Collect data and prepare reports to support departmental evaluation efforts.

• Maintain departmental records, calendars, and event documentation.

• Assist with vendor coordination and purchasing processes.

• Assist with planning Campus and Residential Life events.

• Participate in Campus and Residential Life initiatives.

• Represent Student Activities and Events during Preview Days, Junior Preview Days, Choose Samford, Orientation, and other recruitment events.

• Attend departmental staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum one year of student leadership or professional experience in higher education student affairs, student activities, orientation, admissions, residence life, campus recreation, or related field.

• Current, valid driver's license.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

• Ability to lift, push and pull equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for event set-ups.

• Ability to traverse campus for large distances on a regular basis.

• Ability to attend in person, virtual, and telephone meetings and to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience with social media, marketing, and graphic design tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

• Experience planning and implementing campus events.

Benefits

• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.