Coordinator of student engagement
Full-time/12 month
Hours flexible with night and weekend responsibility.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The coordinator of student engagement is responsible for developing and implementing
a program that fosters engagement, campus involvement and identity/leadership development
that cultivates a successful university experience and academic persistence. This
role involves planning campus-wide events, advising student organizations, promoting
student success initiatives and supporting a vibrant campus community. The coordinator
serves as an important collaborating member of the student life team in supporting
student growth and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership, coordination, strategic planning, support, training of student staff and day-to-day administration of student engagement programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate, with appropriate campus partners, initiatives and signature campus events such as, 60 in 6, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Dam Jam, Finals Breakfast, Casino Night and Riley Creek Festival as well as select activities on The Great Adventure.
- Provide administrative support of the university information desk and mailroom operation in conjunction with the director of community life.
- Provide support to the director of student success for select initiatives in supporting student persistence and retention.
- Serve as a resource and advisor to student organizations, offering guidance and training on leadership development, event planning, budgeting and organizational management.
- Coordinate marketing and promotion of all student engagement events through print, social media, etc. in conjunction with the public relations and marketing staff.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of student engagement activities (campus engagement calendar), budget expenditures and program outcomes for reporting purposes.
- Evaluate event success through attendance metrics, feedback surveys and post-event analysis to continually improve programming.
- Advise Marbeck Activities Council (MAC), the primary campus programming group, participating in member selection, providing fiscal oversight, calendar maintenance, program evaluation and record keeping. Attend meetings and evening events regularly.
- Coordinate the planning, marketing and implementation of the intramural sport program, including supervision of student staff.
- Oversee use and maintenance of Bob’s Place gaming equipment.
- Serve as an active member of the student affairs team, providing support and participation in divisional activities and meetings.
- Responsible for special projects or activities as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required to satisfactorily perform the essential responsibilities of this job.
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Commitment to advocating and supporting students in their continued intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development.
- Adaptable to change in a flexible and supportive manner and able to assimilate change positively and proactively.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively coordinate people, activities and services.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Skill and awareness of relevant technologies related to job requirements, including MS Office, EMS and audio/visual equipment.
- Understanding in meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of students and employees
Preferred:
- Work experience in student engagement/activities
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50 lbs.
- Hold a valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and/or work environment encountered by the employee while performing
the essential responsibilities of this job must be met with or without reasonable
accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and implemented when
possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities
of this position. Typical office conditions. Frequent use of computer. Mobility required
within the university facilities and status protected by law. As a religious institution,
Bluffton University encourages respectful consideration of the Christian Faith.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.
APPOINTMENT:
Position is available for immediate appointment.
DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at
the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Official transcripts
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Review of applications will begin immediately in order to fill this position as soon as possible.
Send application materials to:
hr@bluffton.edu