Student Engagement Specialist

* Support campus engagement initiatives and student leadership programming and collaborate with other college divisions, students, and faculty to support the departmental goals of fostering student success, retention, persistence and graduation.

* MIDSSL
12100

* Mid Management, Level III

* Non-exempt, bargaining unit

* Supervises: student employees

* Reports to:

Director of student engagement & leadership

* Principal working relationships:
Dean of student engagement & athletic director, associate director of student leadership & engagement, foundation, facilities, faculty, staff, students, and community members

* Serve as the Student Development point of contact for internal campus event coordination, providing guidance and logistical support to students, faculty, and staff planning events and activities.

* Administer and maintain campus event scheduling systems on behalf of student development, including Astra (room reservations) and Brightly (event setup and facilities support), ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

* Collaborate with campus departments to coordinate space usage and event services in alignment with institutional policies to ensure equitable and seamless event execution.

* Implement and support departmental communication strategies to increase awareness and coordination of campus events amongst students, faculty, and staff.

* Develop and maintain partnerships with local agencies to support student basic needs initiatives, including food insecurity and transportation.

* Prepare monthly engagement dashboards for Student Engagement and Leadership Events.

* Develop and implement fall and spring semesters outreach strategies for students who have not engaged or who demonstrate declining engagement.

* Develop and facilitate programming for at-risk student populations that promote belonging and connection.

* Participate in professional development opportunities and memberships as they pertain to the department.

* Represent the college in a professional manner at community events, meetings, and engagements with external organizations during work-related functions.

* Other duties as assigned.

Assist with:

* new student orientation program planning and implementation on a semester basis.

* large- and small- scale campus programs such as a welcome week, fall fest, finals week activities, and other events as assigned.

* budget monitoring and financial responsibilities within departmental operations.

* day-to-day functions of the campus food pantry including monthly food deliveries, pantry reporting and data analysis, and staffing.

* departmental and college-wide efforts to create a unified vision and framework for a thriving student engagement culture.

Risk-management and loss-prevention activities

* Maintain a working knowledge of the college's emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.

* Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college's risk-management plan.

* Associate degree from an accredited institution required; bachelor's degree preferred.

* Minimum of one (1) year of experience in higher education, preferably in student affairs, engagement, or success-focused roles. (Experience as a student volunteer, student intern, student teacher, camp counselor/instructor or student leader during undergraduate or graduate studies could meet this requirement).

* Experience with event planning and scheduling systems.

* Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

* Functional knowledge of office productivity tools and communication systems.

* Experience with higher education software such as Ellucian Colleague, Moodle, Blackboard, or Who's Next preferred.

* Demonstrated ability to monitor program budgets and prepare monthly and year-end projections preferred.

* CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.

* Valid driver's license.

* Spanish or French language proficiency preferred.

* Basic dexterity skills (computer work, telephoning, and other office equipment).

* General physical effort required includes sitting, bending, reaching, and some lifting (20 lbs. or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limit

Implemented: 01/30/2026