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Mendoza’s Student Life & Engagement (SLE) team is seeking a temporary coordinator to support regular academic cycles. This position reports to and works closely with the Associate Director of Student Life & Engagement, as well as members of cross-functional teams in the Mendoza College of Business. SLE collaborates with Academic Directors, program-affiliated faculty, and key partners to design intentional and distinctive experiences that empower students to pursue and elevate their academic, career, and personal leadership goals. The team also advances student engagement, experiences, and strategic initiatives within Mendoza and across the University through established plans, policies, and practices that reflect and deliver on the College’s brand promise.

Mendoza Student Life & Engagement serves as the primary contact for student organizations and associations affiliated with the College’s Graduate Business programs (Executive, MBA, and Specialized Master’s Programs), as well as Mendoza-wide programming that builds community and delivers on our brand promise. The team develops, implements, and reviews innovative co-curricular and extracurricular programs and experiences that support, engage, and elevate students throughout their journey—particularly through affiliated organizations and associations and distinctive programming.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Student Life & Engagement team, primary responsibilities include assisting the Associate Director with administrative and programmatic support for student life and program-wide events, such as:

• Event auditing and space auditing

• Event support (if needed) for SLE-sponsored and student organization/association events (event attendance not required), including student organizations/associations, finals, and degree program meetings (snacks, forms, data collection)

• Event advertising

• Event set-up and breakdown

• Space and calendar audits

• Inventory management

• Data entry (Monday.com boards, student organization payments)

• Front desk support (when a student worker is not available)

• Commencement support

• Vendor and benchmarking research

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 2–3 years of administrative or event-related experience, preferably in higher education

• Ability to work in ambiguity and take initiative to solve problems

• Collaborative and team-oriented working style

• Experience working in an intercultural environment

Compensation & Working Arrangement

• Thursdays (required; at least 4 hours); M-F (flexible)

• Hourly Rate: $20/hr.

• Total Hours: Not to exceed 900 hours within 6 months of hire date

• This is a non-exempt role without benefits. Compensation will be paid in accordance with Notre Dame non-exempt payment policies

Working Conditions

• This is an on-site role in the Mendoza College of Business

• Any required travel reimbursement will be subject to Notre Dame University travel and expense reimbursement policies

• Light-lifting required; not to exceed 15 lbs.

At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community. We strive to empower every employee to flourish, knowing your success propels Notre Dame to new heights of impact.