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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Leadership and Service Programs - Boca Raton, FL.

The Coordinator, Leadership and Service Programs will provide support to the mission and overall function of the Weppner Center for LEAD & Service-Learning. The mission is to empower students' pursuit of their own developmental growth by cultivating lifelong leadership skills and engaging in experiential service learning to become more effective citizens in their community.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Program Development & Facilitation

• Create and implement curriculum for student leadership development programs (e.g., Certified Student Leader training, Owl Breaks Site Leader program, Elite Owl Ambassadors, and Greek Officer Leadership Development program).

• Develop, execute, and recruit for the department’s immersive multi-day programs, such as Owl Breaks (alternative breaks) and Legacy 61

• Coordinate and execute semester events such as, volunteer fairs, leadership labs, voter and civic engagement initiatives, and days of service.

• Assist with the implementation of signature programs: iLead, WeLead, Fill the Burrow Donation Drive, and other collaborations.

• Deliver workshops, presentations, and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff.

• Plan and manage celebratory events recognizing student achievements in leadership and service, such as service cords recognition ceremony, student leader program completion awards, and student Talon Awardee process.

• Perform ongoing research and professional development in order to improve campus practices related to increasing leadership skills, service-learning, and civic engagement.

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Advising and Supervision

• Recruit, train, and supervise student leaders (e.g., Owl Breaks Site Leaders, Elite Owl Ambassadors, SG’s SAVI positions)

• Serves as a consultant and resource for students seeking development in the areas of leadership, service, civic engagement and community involvement.

• Assist in the advisement of the registered student organizations leadership honor societies (e.g., Omicron Delta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success) in the absence of the Director.

• Support the registered student organizations, leadership honor societies (e.g., Omicron Delta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success) at their annual events.

• Strengthen student engagement in curricular programs, such as Academic-Service Learning and the Leadership Studies Minor

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Assessment and Reporting

• Develop and apply learning outcomes and assessment tools to evaluate co-curricular programs and student engagement events to ensure increased knowledge, awareness, and skills for students and staff related to leadership, service, and civic responsibility.

• Maintain the NobleHour volunteer hour tracking systems, and review and approve submitted volunteer hours

• Contribute data to institutional reporting (e.g., SACS Accreditation, Carnegie Classification, Academic-Service Learning, Voter Friendly Campus initiative, and state metrics).

• Support in the collection, analysis, and reporting of departmental data to demonstrate continuous departmental improvement and monitor student engagement activities via the annual reporting process.

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Community Outreach and Institutional Engagement

• Support the creation and maintenance of website content and social media related to the promotion of the unit.

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications unit to develop and implement strategic marketing efforts, like fliers, social media campaigns, promotional items, etc.

• Build and maintain community partnerships with institutional units and local organizations to enhance leadership and service needs.

• Support civic engagement efforts, including voter education and awareness initiatives, in collaboration with Student Government and Government Relations.

• Participate in outreach tabling events, orientation sessions, and university recruitment initiatives.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$43,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Application Deadline:

2025-12-03

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.