Position

Join our Student Life team at Renton Technical College! The Student Life Coordinator supports the Office of Student Leadership & Programs (OSLP) by managing student life operations, program logistics, and key processes that support student leadership and campus engagement. Working closely with the Director of Student Life, this role serves as a central point of contact across students, campus partners, and departments, ensuring programs, services, and operations run smoothly and efficiently. As part of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this position centers equity in its work and supports a student-centered environment that fosters belonging and engagement.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

Operations and Workflow

• Manage daily operations of the Student Life office, maintaining a welcoming, organized, and functional space for students.
• Manage calendars, timelines, reservations, and tracking tools to support programs, events, and overall office workflow.
• Serve as a point of contact for students and campus partners, supporting navigation of Student Life processes and services.
• Monitor tasks, timelines, and workflows to ensure follow-through and completion across Student Life operations.
• Provide continuity of operations and general support in the absence of Student Life leadership.

Budget and Purchasing

• Track and manage Student Life program budgets and spending, maintaining accurate records in collaboration with the Director of Student Life.
• Manage purchasing and payment processes, working with the Business Office and vendors to ensure timely, accurate processing and complete documentation.
• Collaborate with the ASG Executive Board, including the Treasurer, to support transparency and shared understanding of financial activity.
• Monitor budget activity and support improvements to tools and procedures that strengthen tracking, organization, and consistency.

Student Leadership Hiring and Onboarding Coordination

• Manage student leadership hiring processes, including applications, communication, interview scheduling, and timeline tracking.
• Lead the hiring process while collaborating with the ASG Executive Board, including the Vice President.
• Facilitate onboarding of student leaders by preparing materials and ensuring completion of required steps in collaboration with Human Resources.

Programs and Events

• Manage logistics for student programs and events, including timelines, reservations, vendor coordination, and operational planning.
• Support major events such as Commencement and campus-wide programs.
• Lead program implementation in collaboration with the ASG Executive Board.
• Guide student leaders in navigating program and event processes.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with campus departments and external partners to support Student Life programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate clear communication between students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Identify and support improvements to processes, systems, and workflows that enhance efficiency and organization within Student Life.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Associate degree preferred; demonstrated experience in student services or similar work strongly valued.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in student services, program support, operations, or a related field, with proven ability to take initiative, stay organized, and follow through in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and apply culturally responsive, equity-minded practices in a student-centered environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Ability to track processes, manage workflows, and ensure follow-through.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to exercise judgment, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

Terms of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu.

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