Student Engagement Advisor

About the position

The Student Engagement Advisor provides support for student government and student clubs; identifies, plans, and carries out student life activities; and works with other RCC faculty and staff to develop and promote student clubs and special events. The purpose of this position is to develop student leadership and student advocacy skills, meaningfully enhance co- and extra-curricular student engagement, and to provide opportunities for student growth outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a knowledge resource to student club advisors, club members and student leaders.
• Provides advisement to the Associated Student Government of RCC (ASGRCC).
• Provides support and coordination for student leaders related to the student experience at RCC.
• Understands the ASG budget and supports ASG leaders to appropriately plan events within the budgetary allocations assigned by the college.
• Facilitates professional-technical presentations involving business and community representatives, discussion of job opportunities and technical development, student-focused topics.
• Oversees the planning and coordination of student engagement activities for the purposes of supporting student retention and student life programming on campus.
• Works in coordination with Student Life and Student Engagement to organize and support co- and extra-curricular events and activities on campus.
• Provides support and coordination to faculty and staff who are leading student engagement activities in their programs or departments.
• Collaborates with college programs and services in outreach efforts to the Latinx community and other underrepresented/marginalized student populations.
• Serves as a member of college committees, such as the Student Engagement Team and other committees as appropriate for the position.
• May participate in College committees as assigned.
• Engages in professional growth opportunities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Communication, Community Organizing and Planning, or other related field required.
• A minimum of three years experience in educational administration, event planning, program coordination and/or academic advising is required.
• Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.

Nice-to-haves

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Mental Health First Aid and/or QPR certification.
• Food Handler's Card.
• Coursework in sociology, psychology, human services, and/or higher education.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.
• Commitment to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.