MSUAASF Range C - Student Engagement Coordinator

Metropolitan State University • Saint Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Student Engagement Coordinator. This is a full-time position within the Student Life and Leadership Development Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of professional experience or three (3) years of professional experience and demonstrated knowledge of student affairs/services, student development, leadership development, campus activities, and/or college student personnel.
• Understanding of policy, process, and procedures relevant to student support services, adult learning, leadership development, events coordination/management and/or student employment supervision and training.
• Demonstrated strength of written and/or verbal communications and knowledge of advising, communication, and/or public relations skills required to interact continually with students, academic advisors, department administrators and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with conflict management skills, quality improvement, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience with budget management and appropriate fiscal responsibility.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in student affairs, higher education, student personnel, student development, or other relevant area or experience.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working within a university environment.
• Experience with leadership development theory, practice, and application to diverse student populations, including post-traditional, adult, and commuter undergraduate students.
• Ability to collaborate and outreach to students, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders to enhance departmental programming.

Responsibilities

• Support student organization development by providing advising, training, budgeting guidance, and leadership development resources to enhance student engagement and success.
• Develop, implement, and assess student engagement initiatives, leadership programs, and recognition efforts that promote student learning, involvement, and campus community.
• Advise and supervise the University Activities Board and student staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating campus programs; manage budgets, logistics, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement marketing, communications, and outreach strategies to promote student engagement opportunities, including social media, newsletters, and event promotion.
• Design, implement, and assess professional development and recognition programs for student employees, including onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement initiatives in collaboration with campus partners.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

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