Coordinator of Student Engagement and Activities

New College of Florida•Sarasota, FL

12h

About The Position

New College of Florida seeks a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as Coordinator of Student Engagement and Activities within the Division of Student Affairs. The Coordinator is the primary advisor and administrative resource for recognized student organizations (RSOs), supporting student involvement, leadership development, volunteer engagement, and campus programming. The role works with student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations to foster opportunities for engagement, leadership, service, and connection throughout the New College community. The Coordinator guides student organizations in event planning, budgeting, officer transitions, organizational development, risk management, and policy compliance. The role oversees registration and re-registration processes, encourages adherence to the RSO Manual and College policies, and helps student leaders navigate institutional resources and procedures. The Coordinator also develops volunteer and community engagement opportunities on and off campus, facilitates leadership training and educational workshops, and maintains systems for tracking student involvement and service hours. Working collaboratively with campus departments and community partners, the Coordinator helps create programs, services, and initiatives that enhance the student experience and strengthen campus engagement. The role participates in divisional initiatives, college committees, and campus-wide programs as assigned. Some evening and weekend work is required to support campus events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
One year of experience in event planning, student activities, or a related area.
Experience tracking budgets, processing purchases, or maintaining financial records.
Experience organizing events, including timelines, logistics, vendors, and day-of operations.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and create clear, engaging content for students.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, shared files, and basic reporting tools.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends to support campus events.
Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a college or university setting, preferably in student involvement, student activities, or student affairs.
Experience mentoring or guiding student employees or student leaders.
Familiarity with event management and engagement platforms.
Experience creating social media content, promotional materials, or newsletters.
Experience collecting attendance data or student feedback to assess programs.
Experience collaborating with multiple departments or campus partners on shared events.

Responsibilities

Advise and support recognized student organizations and student leaders.
Oversee student organization registration, re-registration, and compliance processes.
Coordinate leadership development initiatives and training programs for student organizations.
Facilitate monthly meetings and communication with student organization leaders.
Develop and manage volunteer, service-learning, and community engagement opportunities.
Maintain records and assessment data related to student organization activity, participation, fundraising, and service involvement.
Provide training and support for campus engagement and event management platforms, including NovoConnect and Mazevo.
Assist with planning and implementing Student Engagement and Activities programs, events, and initiatives.
Support departmental budget management and student activity funding processes.
Cultivate partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to expand engagement opportunities.
Participate in divisional initiatives, college committees, and campus-wide programs as assigned.