Student Affairs Program Manager (Temporary Full-Time)

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Student Affairs Program Manager oversees a range of student leadership and engagement programs, ensuring they contribute to student development and engagement. This role is pivotal in managing program life cycles, facilitating focus groups, and leading space management initiatives.

This is a full-time temporary position through July 31st, 2025 or other date as determined by administration.

Program Leadership and Oversight: Manage and enhance major student programs such as Golden Eagle Leaders (GEL) and the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). Ensure program objectives align with student development goals.
• Lincoln Laureate Coordination: Oversee the nomination and selection process for the Lincoln Laureate, adhering to deadlines.
• Focus Group Facilitation: Conduct and manage student focus groups to integrate student feedback into program improvements.
• Space Management: Manage the reservation and maintenance of student spaces such as Unity Commons and the Prayer Room.
• Committee Involvement: Actively participate in the Programming Excellence Committee to influence programmatic decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in student program management within a higher education setting.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $45,986 to $64,380 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Please Include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form