Engagement Specialist

University of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engagement Specialist works to promote the Dean of Students Office and supportive services during regular Market Days Wednesdays. The Engagement Specialist will maintain a schedule of Market Days, enlist support from DOS team members to accompany them based on weekly theme, promote appropriate topics/events/etc. They are responsible for the scheduling, set-up, tear-down, materials displayed/distributed, and interaction during Market Days. They should be prepared to be available on Wednesdays from 8:30am through 2:30pm as part of their regular working hours. The Engagement Specialist supports the campus-wide educational initiatives for the Dean of Students Office. They work with each team within the Office to ensure appropriate outreach, signature events, and promotional engagement is happening across the University and local community. Examples include events focused on campus safety, substance use prevention, self-care and resilience, and Hazing, etc.

Requirements

• Availability to work on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during Market Days and additional flexible hours as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to represent the Dean of Students Office and its services in a professional, welcoming, and inclusive manner.
• Organized and reliable with the ability to manage logistics such as event set-up, tear-down, scheduling, and supply tracking.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team to promote weekly engagement themes and campus initiatives.
• Basic understanding of or willingness to learn about topics such as student wellness, campus safety, hazing prevention, self-care, and substance use prevention.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, event promotion, and basic digital communication tools (e.g., Canva, Instagram, email).
• Ability to lift or carry materials and display items (up to 25 lbs) and work outdoors during Market Days.
• Dependable, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting student success and the mission of the Dean of Students Office.
• This position requires a background check.
• In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
• The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
• This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
• All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule of Market Days.
• Enlist support from DOS team members to accompany them based on weekly theme.
• Promote appropriate topics/events/etc.
• Responsible for the scheduling, set-up, tear-down, materials displayed/distributed, and interaction during Market Days.
• Support campus-wide educational initiatives for the Dean of Students Office.
• Work with each team within the Office to ensure appropriate outreach, signature events, and promotional engagement is happening across the University and local community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed