Coordinator - SEEA Event Coordinator; Part-Time

Coordinator 1 – SEEA Event Coordinator (Part‑time)

Salt Lake Community College

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Event Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering student success, belonging, and academic recovery by designing and delivering impactful events and initiatives for academically at‑risk and first‑generation students. This position will lead the planning and execution of student‑centered programs, coordinate celebrations of achievement, and build meaningful connections between students, faculty, and administration. Additionally, the coordinator will provide light case management for teens transitioning into adulthood and supervise a part‑time student staff member.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Facilitation: Initiate, design, and implement workshops, recognition events, and engagement activities that support student retention and academic success.
• Coordinate logistics for events that connect students with faculty, staff, and campus resources.
• Develop programming that affirms community college student experiences and promotes belonging.
• Collaboration & Partnerships: Collaborate with departments such as Advising, Thayne Center, PACE, STEM Tutoring, Counseling, Writing Center, and TRIO to co‑host events and share resources.
• Serve as a liaison to faculty and student services to align programming with student needs.
• Partner with mentoring programs to support students in transition.
• Student Support & Case Management: Provide light case management for students (especially teens and young adults) navigating academic and personal transitions.
• Connect students with mentors, academic support, and community resources.
• Track student progress and follow up on referrals.
• Supervision & Leadership: Supervise and mentor a part‑time student staff member.
• Delegate tasks related to event setup, outreach, and peer engagement.
• Model professionalism and inclusive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, social work, communications, or related field (Associate’s degree with 1 year of related full‑time experience as substitute).
• Experience working with first‑generation, academically at‑risk, or non‑traditional student populations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, student affairs, or academic support services.
• Familiarity with case management or mentoring models.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

Location & Salary

Salt Lake City, UT – $80,000.00 – $91,000.00.