Coordinator of Student Engagement

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION•Stillwater, OK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for advancing student recruitment and retention efforts as well as coordinating and executing student engagement programs for the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association (OSUAA). The role provides leadership and advisement for the Student Network and associated programs, including Student Network Board, orientation and enrollment initiatives, Grad Finale, OSUAA scholarship banquet, class ring sales, and Ring Ceremony. This position collaborates with campus and internal partners to enhance student engagement, support membership growth, and strengthen the student-to-alumni pipeline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, education, communications, or related field is preferred
One to two years of experience working with student organizations, programming, or event coordination is preferred
Effective written and oral communication skills; strong public speaking ability
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking
Ability to build relationships with students and campus partners
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Maintains professionalism and represents the Alumni Association positively in student interactions
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Outlook
Ascend software or similar database systems
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

Recruit, retain, and coordinate participation in the Student Network of the OSU Alumni Association
Advise and provide leadership development for the Student Network Board and student leaders
Lead planning and execution of student engagement initiatives during orientation and enrollment and other campus-wide programs
Coordinate and execute Grad Finale each academic semester
Develop and implement a robust OSUAA scholarship banquet
Manage class ring sales in partnership with university vendors, including inventory, ordering, and customer service
Plan and execute the OSU Class Ring Ceremony each academic semester
Collaborate with membership and marketing & communications teams to develop and implement student outreach and engagement strategies
Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Director of Engagement
Provide excellent customer service to students, alumni, and campus partners
Monitor and analyze program data, goals, and engagement metrics to optimize outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned
Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic plans for student engagement programs
Ensure alignment of programs with the OSU Alumni Association mission and goals
Utilize data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making
Partner with communications and marketing teams to promote programs and initiatives