Student Engagement Support Specialist; Temp, PT

Position Title: Student Engagement Support Specialist (Temp, PT)

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time
Department:Student Services

Campus :
South Campus

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am- 3pm

Job Category: Administrators

Job Open Date: 9/25/2026

General

Summary:

The Student Engagement Support Specialist promotes,coordinates, and administers co-curricular programs, events, and activities that enhance student involvement outside of the classroom. This role supportsrecreational, social, cultural, and educational programming; advises and assists student clubs and organizations; and collaborates on campus-wide and college-wide initiatives.
The position serves on-campus, virtual, and evening student populations and functions as a key departmental contact during evening programming at the Allegheny Campus.

• High School Diploma required;
  Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in student engagement, event planning, student programming, or student services
• Experience in a college or higher education setting preferred
• Technological proficiency with student engagement platforms, virtual programming tools, and basic marketing systems
• Ability and willingness to travel to other college locations as needed
• Ability to work evening hours based on student and center needs

• Regular on-site presence at the assigned campus is required
• Evening work required based on student access and programming needs
• Travel to other college locations and travel with students for events may be required

• Plan, coordinate, and implement co-curricular programs and events for center-based, on-campus, virtual, and evening students
• Explore, develop, and execute opportunities for both active and passive student engagement
• Assist with campus-wide and college-wide initiatives such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and major student celebrations
• Publicize and promote events using inclusive and engaging marketing strategies
• Collaborate with Student Life & Engagement staff across campuses and centers to ensure equitable access to programming

• Support and advise student clubs and organizations in planning and delivering quality programming
• Provide guidance on event logistics, engagement strategies, and departmental procedures
• Collaborate with student leaders, faculty, and staff to produce joint programming across the College

• Assist with the operation of the Campus Cupboard and Closet at the Allegheny Campus
• Order supplies, materials, and equipment for events, programming, and Campus Cupboard operations
• Supervise, mentor, and support student employees and student leaders
• Attend departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings
• Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding student engagement programs, services, and resources

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here .