Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions

Maryville University • Town and Country, MO

3d • $40,000 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Contribute to the Center for Student Engagement & Belonging at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. This full-time staff position focuses on creating meaningful experiences that bring students together, strengthen community, and cultivate a true sense of belonging. The role involves shaping campus traditions like Welcome Week, Homecoming, and Spring Fling, serving as an advisor to student leaders, mentoring campus influencers, and collaborating across the university to create memorable student experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about building relationships, planning events, mentoring student leaders, and impacting campus culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 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 license and ability to operate university vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Student Development, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead or support campus traditions including Welcome Week, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Involvement Fair, Engagement Party, Cultural Festivals, Dialogue Exchanges, Maryville After Dark, Not So Scaryville, Admissions and visit day programming, and Commuter Connect initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop recognition days, heritage month celebrations, and belonging initiatives.
• 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 for student employees.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with 100% University matching up to 9% contributions
• University-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 18 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 4 personal days
• Full/Partial Tuition waived for employees and eligible dependents
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Free parking, fitness center access, and other campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level