The position works nontraditional business hours during the academic year and maintains a modified weekly schedule that may include evening, weekend, and occasional late-night programs.

The Student Events & Activities Coordinator is a vital staff member within the Student Involvement and Leadership Development unit, part of the broader Student Engagement team. The Coordinator supports the planning and implementation of campus programs and events that enhance the student experience and promote engagement. This position coordinates a variety of initiatives including large-scale events, pop-up programs, off-campus excursions, and collaborative activities.

The Coordinator manages event logistics including scheduling, vendor coordination, contracting, purchasing, marketing, and transportation, while working with campus partners to ensure programs are implemented safely and in accordance with University policies. The Coordinator also assists with program assessment and serves as an advisor to a subset of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), providing guidance on event planning, budgeting, and organizational compliance. The position provides supervision, training, and ongoing support to student Event Leads, ensuring they are prepared to manage on-site event operations and uphold departmental standards.

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Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.


The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.