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Texas State University-San Marcos is hiring a Senior Coordinator, Student Government to serve as the primary advisor to the university's Student Government and its Executive Cabinet, Judicial, and Legislative Branches. The coordinator provides leadership development, organizational advising, and administrative support across SG's branches and services, and works closely with student leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff to strengthen student governance. The role also co-advises the Student Body President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff alongside the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement.

Highlights

Advise Student Government's Executive Cabinet and Judicial and Legislative Branches on leadership development, training, and transition planning.
Co-advise the Student Body President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff with the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement.
Attend weekly meetings and events with student leaders, including some after regular business hours.
Support programming for SGA Committees, Freshman Council, and other Student Government services.
Maintain communication with Graduate House and Texas State-Round Rock student leaders and advisors.
Prepare student leaders to travel to and serve on system-wide boards and committees.
Use assessment data and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve programs.
May supervise graduate or undergraduate student workers.
Hold a bachelor's degree in higher education administration or a related field (master's preferred).
Salary range of roughly $53,800-$58,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid health premiums and tuition support.

Senior Coordinator, Student Government Full Description

Senior Coordinator, Student Government

Posting Information

Posting Number 2027026

Posting/Functional Title Senior Coordinator, Student Government

University Pay Plan Title Student Development Specialist III

Location San Marcos

Department Student Involvement & Engagement

Recruitment Type Open Recruiting

Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source Permanent

Monthly Salary $4,483.00-$4,833.33

Job Category Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, or a related field such as counseling, student personnel, or leadership studies. Ability to lead and advise students leaders effectively. Ability to develop and lead teams, create and manage budgets, develop and execute fundraising efforts, plan strategically, assess and evaluate programs and services. Understanding of and vision for the important role student government plays in promoting an engaged student body. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.

Ability to lead and advise students leaders effectively.
Ability to develop and lead teams, create and manage budgets, develop and execute fundraising efforts, plan strategically, assess and evaluate programs and services.
Understanding of and vision for the important role student government plays in promoting an engaged student body.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education administration, or a related field such as counseling, student personnel, or leadership studies. Previous experience advising a student government association, student governing body, or similarly complex student-led organization. Experience working within a large state institution and collaborating with senior university leadership. Experience navigating organizational politics and advising student leaders in highly visible leadership roles.

Previous experience advising a student government association, student governing body, or similarly complex student-led organization.
Experience working within a large state institution and collaborating with senior university leadership.
Experience navigating organizational politics and advising student leaders in highly visible leadership roles.

Job Description The Senior Coordinator for Student Government is a member of the Leadership & Service unit within the Department of Student Involvement & Engagement. This position serves as the primary advisor to Student Government (SG) and provides leadership development, organizational advising, and administrative support to each of SG’s branches and services. The position reports directly to the Leadership & Service unit lead and maintains a close collaborative relationship with the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement to ensure alignment with departmental priorities, university initiatives, and student success outcomes. The Senior Coordinator works closely with student leaders, university administrators, faculty, and staff to foster meaningful student engagement, effective governance, and student leadership development.

Job Duties The Senior Coordinator for Student Government in the department of Student Involvement & Engagement is responsible for: Serve as primary advisor to Student Government, provide advising support to the Executive Cabinet and Judicial and Legislative Branches. Advising may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development, transition planning, risk management, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, and other tasks as required by the student position, group, or department. Co-advise the Student Body President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff alongside the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement. Regularly attend a variety of weekly meetings and events with student leaders, some of which are held after regular business hours. Assist with the programming and other initiatives associated with Student Government, SGA Committees, Freshman Council, and other Student Government services. Support students with policy compliance, risk management, budget management, and other organizational oversight needs. Build and maintain productive relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders to support effective shared governance and student advocacy. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Graduate House and Texas State – Round Rock student leaders, advisors, and support staff. Use assessment data and feedback from students and university stakeholders to continuously improve programs to meet current student needs. Prepare student leaders to travel to and serve on system-wide boards and committees. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with the Leadership & Service unit lead and the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement regarding Student Government operations, emerging student issues, university initiatives, and student leadership development opportunities. May supervise graduate or undergraduate student workers. Serve as a member of the Leadership & Service unit and contribute to departmental initiatives, programs, assessment efforts, and strategic priorities within Student Involvement & Engagement.

Serve as primary advisor to Student Government, provide advising support to the Executive Cabinet and Judicial and Legislative Branches.
Advising may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development, transition planning, risk management, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, and other tasks as required by the student position, group, or department.
Co-advise the Student Body President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff alongside the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement.
Regularly attend a variety of weekly meetings and events with student leaders, some of which are held after regular business hours.
Assist with the programming and other initiatives associated with Student Government, SGA Committees, Freshman Council, and other Student Government services.
Support students with policy compliance, risk management, budget management, and other organizational oversight needs.
Build and maintain productive relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders to support effective shared governance and student advocacy.
Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Graduate House and Texas State – Round Rock student leaders, advisors, and support staff.
Use assessment data and feedback from students and university stakeholders to continuously improve programs to meet current student needs.
Prepare student leaders to travel to and serve on system-wide boards and committees.
Maintain regular communication and collaboration with the Leadership & Service unit lead and the Executive Director for Student Involvement & Engagement regarding Student Government operations, emerging student issues, university initiatives, and student leadership development opportunities.
May supervise graduate or undergraduate student workers.
Serve as a member of the Leadership & Service unit and contribute to departmental initiatives, programs, assessment efforts, and strategic priorities within Student Involvement & Engagement.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date 09/22/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled No

Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM

Posting Notices Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University? Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy: Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day. Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being. Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs. Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family. Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions. At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day. Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being. Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs. Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family. Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58413

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