Extra Help - Program Coordinator - Student Engagement Transitions

Chicago, IL, USPosted Oct 9, 2026

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The Extra Help Program Coordinator for Commuter and Off-Campus Life (COCL) support the coordination, supervision, and execution of departmental events/tabling as well as the operations of the Commuter Student Resource Center. This position assists in ensuring that all aspects of event/activity operations including logistics, support, communication, and customer service run smoothly, compliant, and efficiently.

This is a temporary role within COCL. Duties Responsibilities Provides leadership in the administration of the Commuter Student Resource Center including space policies, coffee program evaluation, and supervision of the Commuter Assistants to staff the CSRC. Implement new programs for target populations including transfer students, adult learner students, and graduate and professional students in alignment with student affairs curricular approach.

Maintain existing programs while evaluating successes in alignment with office goals. Some examples include COCL Open House, Commuter Connect, and Transfer Connect. Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff in Spring 2027 for the following academic year. Coordinate and facilitate logistics for events and tabling, determining the staffing needs while supervising events.

Lead in the planning and coordination of the Off Campus Housing Month and East and West Campus Fair, managing an allocated budget for this initiative. Support with the monthly newsletter going out to various commuter populations including graduate + professional students. Act as point of contact with campus, agency and university departments and represents COCL/ the Interim Director on committees.

Some evening and weekend events may be required for student training, enrollment management events, and other programming. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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