Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions

Job Description

Maryville University | St. Louis, Missouri
Full-Time Staff Position

Create Experiences. Build Community. Inspire Belonging.

At Maryville University, we believe that a vibrant campus experience is essential to student success. We’re seeking an energetic, collaborative, and student-centered Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions who is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that bring students together, strengthen community, and cultivate a true sense of belonging. In this role, you’ll help shape many of the traditions that define the Maryville experience—from Welcome Week and Homecoming to Spring Fling, involvement fairs, and innovative campus engagement initiatives.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to student leaders, mentor emerging campus influencers, and collaborate across the university to create experiences that students remember long after graduation.

If you’re someone who thrives on building relationships, planning memorable events, mentoring student leaders, and making a lasting impact on campus culture, we’d love to meet you.

As the Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions, you’ll play an integral role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community.

• Serve as the primary advisor for CONNECT (Committee on New N' Existing Campus Traditions), Maryville’s student programming board.
• Mentor student leaders through event planning, leadership development, organizational management, and collaborative decision‑making.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop future student leaders who help shape the Maryville experience.

You’ll lead or support many of Maryville’s most recognizable campus traditions, including:

• Welcome Week
• Homecoming
• Spring Fling
• Engagement Party
• Cultural Festivals
• Admissions and visit day programming
• Commuter Connect initiatives

From concept through execution, you’ll help create engaging, high‑quality experiences that encourage students to get involved and build lasting connections.

• Collaborate with campus partners to develop recognition days, heritage month celebrations, and belonging initiatives.
• Help ensure programs are welcoming, accessible, and reflective of Maryville’s diverse student community.
• Build intentional opportunities for students to connect with one another and with campus resources.

• Lead, coach, and develop Front Desk student employees and graduate interns.
• Oversee scheduling, training, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Support student‑led marketing and engagement teams, including the Content Collective and Creative Crew.
• Guide student employees in creating engaging communications and promoting campus traditions.

• Assess program effectiveness through participation data and student feedback.
• Identify trends that strengthen student engagement and belonging.
• Partner with colleagues to continuously enhance programs and the overall student experience.

• Manage assigned programming budgets.
• Coordinate vendors, logistics, timelines, and operational planning to ensure successful events and responsible financial stewardship.

We’re looking for someone who combines creativity with organization and enjoys helping students grow as leaders.

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Student Development, or related field preferred)
• Experience in student engagement, campus activities, event planning, student organization advising, or related work (graduate assistantships and internships welcomed)
• Strong relationship‑building and leadership development skills
• Experience planning engaging programs or large‑scale events
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort using technology platforms such as Anthology, Asana, Slack, Canva, Canvas, or similar systems
• Experience using assessment and data to improve programs and student outcomes
• Commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive experiences for students from all backgrounds
• Valid driver’s…