Student Leadership & Development Specialist

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.    
 

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed.  We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
 

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• Department: Student Affairs – Student Involvement
• Reports To: Manager, Student Involvement
• Travel: 2-3 times per semester

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS:  37.5 Hours per week; Typical hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

STARTING PAY RANGE: $22.90 - $24.69 per hour

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

Position Summary

The Student Leadership & Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in fostering student engagement and leadership development at NWTC. This position is responsible for providing oversight and support for all student clubs and organizations. Key duties include training and mentoring student club officers and faculty/staff advisors to ensure effective and inclusive student organizations. The Specialist serves as the primary advisor to the Green Bay campus Student Leader Forum, guiding student representatives in leadership development, governance, and advocacy. The role also includes regular travel to Wisconsin Student Government (WSG) meetings across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), supporting student leaders in statewide collaboration and policy discussions.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the NWTC Student Club Handbook and recommend improvements and revisions on a regular basis.
• Develop training materials and facilitate annual professional development sessions for club advisors and student officers. Work closely with key internal departments ensuring information and processes are accurate and up to date – particularly related to Title IX, Student Conduct, and Drug Free Schools.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Student Involvement to ensure all student clubs, members, and advisors remain in compliance with the Club Handbook, the Student Handbook, and all applicable college policies and procedures.
• Maintain and reconcile all student club accounts and expenses, while ensuring college processes and policies are being followed.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for club advisors and officers while assisting with budget, travel, fundraising, and general student club questions.
• Collaborate closely with NWTC’s Community Lounges to promote and encourage student participation in leadership development opportunities, including the Student Leader Forum and student clubs.
• Identify and promote volunteer and civic engagement opportunities within the college and the broader community, encouraging student clubs to participate in meaningful service experiences that foster leadership, social responsibility, and real-world application of co-curricular learning outcomes.
• Support the creation of new student clubs by guiding interested students through the establishment process and collaborating with potential club advisors.
• Plan and implement large scale events for students including, but not limited to, kick-off days, club and student involvement fairs, and the annual student awards and recognition ceremony.
• Collaborate with staff from all NWTC Campuses and Regional Learning Centers for the planning and implementation of co-curricular programming and activities, ensuring consistency with a district-wide focus.
• Work closely with members of the Student Involvement team in supporting the planning, marketing, and implementation of co-curricular programming and activities, including graduation and awards and recognition ceremonies.
• Assist with office duties such as front desk coverage, answering the main office phone, and providing service to walk-in customers as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications And Work Experience

• Minimum of associate’s degree in Communication, Event Planning, Human Services, or related field.
• Two years of strong customer service-related experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Database Management System (Workday preferred)

**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

Physical Demands

• Extended Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings
• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Light Lifting: Capability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 or nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu​.