Coordinator, SolarSPELL Student Engagement

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, SolarSPELL Student Engagement supports community, inclusion, continuity, and student success across approximately 150 SolarSPELL student interns and volunteers. Working closely with ASU SolarSPELL staff and as part of a seven-person team, the coordinator identifies project needs, recruits and onboards students from ASU’s 17 colleges and other universities, and helps students contribute to the Solar Powered Educational Learning Library (SolarSPELL) initiative. The role requires detail-oriented coordination in a fast-paced, innovative environment and includes student engagement, support, and success activities. SolarSPELL advances global educational opportunities by providing relevant, localized digital educational content through solar-powered, offline digital libraries to communities with limited access to electricity, internet connectivity, or traditional libraries. The initiative works with global organizations and communities to develop and localize library collections, provide digital and information literacy training, and support users. Its libraries operate in 18 countries and cover Education, Health, Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship. SolarSPELL has a Global Strategic Partnership with Peace Corps and collaborates with international and community-based partners. The position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. Domestic and international travel may be part of the position, depending on interest. The work is primarily performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and includes extended periods at a workstation, keyboarding, and using a computer mouse. It also involves moving moderate distances and occasionally moving items weighing up to 25 pounds. The position may require driving, and the employee must maintain a valid US driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to quickly change priorities, including when resolving conflicts.
Valid US driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment if driving is required.

Nice To Haves

Degree in higher education, counseling, international development, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
Experience overseeing undergraduate college students.
Experience working with a wide range of student populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of student engagement practices and services.
Experience with orientation and/or training.
Experience in event planning and management.
Experience using computer-based technology for work-related duties.
Experience working in a large organizational structure and directly with college students, faculty, and staff.
Experience prioritizing work and activities for oneself and others.
Knowledge of Peace Corps operations and sectors.
International work, living, cross-cultural, or community-based experience; Peace Corps experience is particularly valued.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support an inclusive student engagement culture that promotes continuity, retention, support, and success across semesters.
Support other staff members in mentoring students.
Recruit, coordinate, and develop student programs and initiatives for the SolarSPELL program.
Coordinate and develop student onboarding, engagement, travel, and mentorship initiatives.
Develop student opportunities, including internships, fellowships, volunteer roles, paid student worker positions, and research opportunities.
Collaborate with students, clubs and organizations, staff, and ASU colleges to recruit students.
Build rapport with students to understand how to program for specific populations and initiate event ideas that attract students to SolarSPELL.
Plan and facilitate student engagement events that foster community, skill-building, and networking among interns.
Coordinate intern human resources needs and serve as the primary contact for troubleshooting, emergency situations, and other support.
Assist with recruitment, selection, and supervision of student volunteers, interns, and employees.
Maintain a calendar of opportunities, including ASU events, MyASU, and social media platforms.
Promote student events through electronic communications, newsletters, flyers, posters, table tents, social media, and networking.
Attend staff meetings, professional development seminars, and other student support-related meetings.
Manage budget responsibilities associated with student recruitment and systems.