Position/Application Information
McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Student Services Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified position. The appointment is available to begin as early as June 1, 2025, and is intended to be filled no later than July 1, 2025.
POSITION: U99136
SALARY RANGE: $31,000 - $33,000 (based on education, qualifications, and experience)
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:
Letter of Application
Resume
Three (3) References (include: name, phone number, and email address)
Unofficial Transcripts
*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Meghan Olinger at
Kim Dronett, HR Liaison l Office of Human Resources l McNeese State University
Email: Voice: l TDD:
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Student Services Coordinator at McNeese State University's Office of Student Services supports the Dean of Student Support and Advocacy in the daily management and operations of the office. This role involves coordinating student support initiatives, assisting with case management, and promoting student well-being and success through responsive services and resources.
Manage and operate the Office of Student Services
Provide administrative support, coordinate meeting scheduling, and assist with distributing policy updates
Manage and administer the Poke Pantry program with the assistance of student staff
Provide guidance and assistance to University sanctioned student groups in planning, organizing, and delivering events and activities that enhance the student experience and strengthen the University’s recruitment and retention objectives
Assist the Dean of Student of Student Support and Advocacy by investigating and adjudicating conduct cases
Assist with communications between the Office of Student Services and other campus offices, including Human Resources and Student Affairs
Facilitate peer mediation training and conflict mediation services for student organization students
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures specifically geared toward student organizations
Co-Develop, promote, host, and evaluate programs in social life, leadership training, risk management, law and policy compliance, and other relevant areas of campus life
Provide guidance and leadership to team members including graduate assistants and student workers
Help host and oversee retreats for student groups
Help the Dean of Student Support and Advocacy create and implement ongoing assessments for student activities, events, and programs, while assisting in collection of data, tracking statistics and retention rates, and drafting reports related to the impact of student engagement at McNeese State University
Manage budgets and resources for student activities and programs
Assist the Office of Student Services and when assigned, oversee general student engagement programs such as welcome back week, student tailgates, homecoming week, and spring fling week
Coordinate educational workshops and other events for the campus community
Partner with community and institutional personnel for program development and delivery
Help the Office of Student Services develop, promote, host, and evaluate programs in social life, leadership training, risk management, law and policy compliance, and other relevant areas of campus life
Promote opportunities for civic engagement for individual students, student organizations, and other university involvement sectors.
Participate in on and off-campus professional development
Network with counterparts at peer institutions to remain abreast of best practices and trends relative to student engagement and student leadership
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Support and Advocacy
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma, GED
Experience in student development, student organizations, multicultural affairs, retention/mentorship, student activities, or similar student life role
A commitment to starting and earning a Master’s degree in a discipline relative to work performed in the position
Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience managing program budgets
Some form of supervision experience
Ability to utilize computer software to draft professional correspondence, produce basic graphics, and other published works associated with the position
Ability to work frequent evenings, nights, and weekends during fall/spring semesters with prior notice
Experience working with diverse populations in a state university or similar setting
Evidence of an energetic, student-centered approach to program development and delivery
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in student affairs, student services, educational leadership, higher education or closely related field
Experience as a leader of a college campus student organization or student organization advisor
Knowledge of new student orientation programs as a student leader or coordinating/collaborating professional
Experience supervising full-time employees, graduate assistants/intern, student workers, and other support personnel
Familiarity with relevant legal and governance issues at the campus, local, state, and federal levels
Experience in policy development, enforcement, and compliance monitoring in an educational setting
General University information
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: ; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: ; or .
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.