Coordinator for Campus Engagement and Traditions
About The Position
Work Habits: 30% • Executes campus-specific student life programming initiatives, including leadership development programming and initiatives that foster holistic development. This includes the ULEAD Conference, Mobile Classroom Experience, and co-curricular endeavors. • Coordinates the development and execution of all campus engagement and tradition-related programming across all SoLAcc campuses, including events developed by the Office of Student Services and institutional signature events. • Coordinates and supports college-wide events such as SoLAcc Graduation ceremonies, Study Abroad programs, service-learning projects, and community service initiatives. • Plans, organizes, and implements campus programs and activities, including arranging for facilities, food service, security, equipment, risk management, event setup/cleanup, parking, technical requirements, and staffing. • Provides on-site event support across campuses to ensure consistent delivery, high-quality experiences, and strong student participation. Behavioral Standards: 30% • Works with vendors to ensure all processes are followed related to purchase agreements, contracts, or the delivery of goods and services. • Administers and analyzes student engagement assessments to guide programming decisions and measure impact. • Supports marketing and outreach efforts for campus engagement initiatives and events. • Maintains predictable and reliable attendance to ensure consistent services for students. • Assists with planning and implementing college-wide signature events, including cultural celebrations, leadership conferences, and community-based programs. • Coordinates with academic and administrative units to integrate service learning, civic engagement, and global education opportunities into the student experience. Institutional Support: 20% • Supports college retention and completion initiatives through engagement-focused outreach and involvement campaigns. • Attends all mandatory meetings and professional development opportunities. • Works with campus-based offices and external partners to support engagement initiatives, civic engagement, and volunteerism. • Develops and oversees community service projects, civic engagement initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for students. • Establishes partnerships with local organizations to expand community engagement efforts. • Collaborates with institutional leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that enhance student engagement and foster a vibrant campus community. • Ensures that engagement initiatives align with the institution's mission, goals, and objectives. • Attends special events during regular hours, evenings, and weekends—including student organization activities, club athletic events, traditions, and recreational programming—to support event setup, execution, and teardown. Team Relations: 20% • Collaborates with Regional Directors of Campus Operations to develop and implement unique engagement opportunities tailored to each campus’s culture, programs, and student needs. • Partners with Academic Affairs to promote and manage Study Abroad opportunities and other experiential learning initiatives. • Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with SoLAcc departments, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to strengthen campus engagement. • Supports partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to expand student leadership and experiential learning opportunities. • Works with Enrollment Services, campus directors, and Student Services teams to bring culturally relevant and mission-aligned experiences to students across all campuses. • Contributes to the development and review of policies related to student engagement and involvement, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. • Provides training and professional development for staff and student leaders on best practices in student engagement, event planning, and leadership development. • Represents the office and institution at internal and external events, meetings, and professional conferences related to student engagement and student experience. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 1 year of experience in a related field such as event planning, education, or similar.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree
- Two (2) years of experience in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Executes campus-specific student life programming initiatives
- Coordinates the development and execution of all campus engagement and tradition-related programming across all SoLAcc campuses
- Coordinates and supports college-wide events such as SoLAcc Graduation ceremonies, Study Abroad programs, service-learning projects, and community service initiatives
- Plans, organizes, and implements campus programs and activities
- Provides on-site event support across campuses
- Works with vendors to ensure all processes are followed related to purchase agreements, contracts, or the delivery of goods and services
- Administers and analyzes student engagement assessments to guide programming decisions and measure impact
- Supports marketing and outreach efforts for campus engagement initiatives and events
- Maintains predictable and reliable attendance to ensure consistent services for students
- Assists with planning and implementing college-wide signature events
- Coordinates with academic and administrative units to integrate service learning, civic engagement, and global education opportunities into the student experience
- Supports college retention and completion initiatives through engagement-focused outreach and involvement campaigns
- Attends all mandatory meetings and professional development opportunities
- Works with campus-based offices and external partners to support engagement initiatives, civic engagement, and volunteerism
- Develops and oversees community service projects, civic engagement initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for students
- Establishes partnerships with local organizations to expand community engagement efforts
- Collaborates with institutional leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that enhance student engagement and foster a vibrant campus community
- Ensures that engagement initiatives align with the institution's mission, goals, and objectives
- Attends special events during regular hours, evenings, and weekends
- Collaborates with Regional Directors of Campus Operations to develop and implement unique engagement opportunities tailored to each campus’s culture, programs, and student needs
- Partners with Academic Affairs to promote and manage Study Abroad opportunities and other experiential learning initiatives
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with SoLAcc departments, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to strengthen campus engagement
- Supports partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to expand student leadership and experiential learning opportunities
- Works with Enrollment Services, campus directors, and Student Services teams to bring culturally relevant and mission-aligned experiences to students across all campuses
- Contributes to the development and review of policies related to student engagement and involvement, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
- Provides training and professional development for staff and student leaders on best practices in student engagement, event planning, and leadership development
- Represents the office and institution at internal and external events, meetings, and professional conferences related to student engagement and student experience
Benefits
- retirement
- multiple medical insurance options
- supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
- holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
- generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
