College Success & Engagement Coordinator

Wentworth Institute of Technology • Boston, MA

1d • $58,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The College Success and Engagement Coordinator is a student-centered role which plays a key role in supporting student success at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with an emphasis on first-generation, historically excluded, and Boston pipeline students. This position fosters a sense of belonging, engagement, and connection to help students thrive academically and personally. This position focuses on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programming for all students at Wenworth, including those from outside the Boston area. Reporting to the Director for Culture and Community within the Division of Inclusive Excellence, the Coordinator will lead and support programming that ensures that enrolled students are effectively connected to campus resources, peer networks, and pathways for academic and personal growth. In collaboration with the Center for Culture and Community (CCC) leadership, the coordinator will also contribute to innovative strategies for outreach and engagement, to build strong recruitment pipelines and increase feelings of belonging across campus. In addition to direct program development, the role involves maintaining and enhancing partnerships that serve Boston-area students, while also assisting in the documentation, evaluation, and assessment of program effectiveness, student outcomes, and institutional partnerships. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 years' experience in education, youth services, or community-based organizations. Part-time work and internships can count towards experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with and supporting high school and/or college students from urban and culturally diverse environments.
• Crisis management/support experience.
• Experience developing and delivering programming.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mission Alignment: You are committed to incorporating inclusive excellence into your work. You work effectively in a team environment and are motivated by a shared goal of facilitating student success. You are a creative thinker, willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement. We encourage applicants who share points of intersection with our student population to apply. These include, but are not limited to: Multilingual. From a resource restricted background. First generation college student. Graduate of an urban public school system.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Program Development and Execution (25%): In collaboration with CCC's College Access and Success Team, the College Success & Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the execution of Wentworth’s CCC programming, including workshops, trainings, and cultural events, as well as Boston Pipeline programming: RAMP, Wentworth’s pre-college summer transition for Boston youth; our Industry Mentor Program; and Bridges Academy, a first-year college transition and success program.
• Affinity Club Advising (10%): Provide guidance and support to student-led affinity clubs that center identity, culture, and belonging, with a focus on empowering historically excluded student populations. Serve as a mentor and liaison between club leaders and campus resources to help facilitate programming, leadership development, and inclusive community-building. Collaborate with institutional partners to ensure clubs are supported in advancing equity, visibility, and student engagement across campus.
• Administrative Duties & Documentation (10%): The College Success & Engagement Coordinator will assist with the documentation, evaluation, and assessment of CCC programming, partnerships, and participants in collaboration with the CCC’s leadership. The coordinator will be responsible for tracking student touch points, access to resources, success and challenges facing each student and the cumulative population. The coordinator will maintain clear, detailed, qualitative and quantitative practices regarding Boston students and yearly programming to help the CCC with grant reporting, community impact, and promoting Wentworth’s Boston Pipeline. The coordinator will also support administrative duties related to student club/organization logistical support.
• Campus Engagement (20%): Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal partners (Admissions, Success Studio, Student Affairs, etc.), campus departments, and student support services to ensure students are connected to resources that promote academic and social success and well-being. Coordinate regular campus visits, events, and outreach initiatives to foster a sense of belonging and increase student engagement in campus life. Act as a liaison between students and campus communities to advocate for equitable access and inclusion.
• Partnership Management (35%): Cultivate, strengthen, and sustain partnerships that advance the CCC’s mission of supporting students’ access, success, and engagement at Wentworth. Collaborate with community-based organizations, industry partners, and BPS to create seamless pathways from college access to post-graduate opportunities. Coordinate communication and logistics with partners involved in programs such as RAMP and the Industry Mentor Program. Represent the CCC and Wentworth in external meetings and initiatives, ensuring alignment between community needs, institutional goals, and student success outcomes. Additionally, oversee community work-study partnership requests, reviewing and assessing opportunities to determine whether they align with the mission and priorities of the CCC or the Division for Inclusive Excellence. This includes coordinating with campus stakeholders and external organizations to support meaningful, equity-driven student engagement in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees