Coordinator Student Engagement

Job Summary

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking a Coordinator for Student Engagement. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing student‑centered programs that help create a sense of belonging, connection, community, and inclusive campus experience. The position leads the development and execution of a wide range of events, particularly late‑night and weekend programming, including both small‑scale initiatives and large, complex campus events.

Signature programming includes high‑impact engagement opportunities during key times of the academic year such as Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, and Finals, when student connection and support are especially critical. This role manages core programming areas within CSI, advises and supports student boards, and supervises student employees. Additionally, this position collaborates across campus with staff, faculty, and student leaders, and is expected to work a flexible schedule including evenings, late nights, and weekends.

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder. The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) serves as a central hub for student engagement, leadership development, and community building. As a student‑fee funded Cost Center of the CU Student Government within the Division of Student Life, CSI supports more than 500 recognized student organizations and creates opportunities for students to connect, lead, and grow throughout their college experience.

The Center for Student Involvement is committed to creating inclusive and accessible pathways for involvement while intentionally designing experiences that strengthen belonging, engagement, and student development. Through campus events, leadership programs, and collaborative partnerships, CSI helps shape transformative co‑curricular experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom.

• Lead the vision, development, and execution of assigned student engagement initiatives, with a focus on large scale and recurring events.
• Plan and implement events ranging from small‑scale programs to large and complex campus‑wide experiences.
• Manage all aspects of event execution, including budgeting, logistics, contract negotiation, and assessment.
• Design and evaluate student learning outcomes; use data and feedback to continuously improve programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners to expand the reach, impact, and inclusivity of programming efforts.
• Supervise Program Council in collaboration with the Senior Coordinator for Student Engagement, including staff supervision, event execution, and contract processes.
• Serve as primary advisor to the Distinguished Speakers Student Board.
• Provide guidance on event planning, logistics, leadership development, and student board transitions.
• Assist student boards with budgeting, funding requests, and operational planning.

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student employees and volunteer leaders.
• Set clear expectations, goals, and performance standards aligned with departmental priorities for student staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and university hiring policies and procedures.

• Manage and monitor an annual programming budget of approximately $300,000+ in funds for student events and programs.
• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee expenditure with integrity and accountability.
• Contribute to annual budget planning within a student government‑funded cost center.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, university, and departmental applicable fiscal policies and procedures.

• Facilitate presentations, training, and additional programming as needed.
• Provide support for departmental initiatives, events, and committees.

• The CSI Office operates Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• This position is anticipated to regularly work late night and weekend hours to support departmental needs.

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