Student Engagement Programs and Outreach Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Student Engagement Programs and Outreach Coordinator within the UW-Madison College of Engineering develops and implements student-centered programs and services to increase engineering students’ co-curricular engagement and academic success. The role develops and delivers high-impact outreach and recruitment experiences, supports campus visits for prospective students, families, and community groups, and designs pre-college initiatives that introduce K–12 students to engineering. Programs may include Spring Welcome, the Engineering Student Center Graduation Celebration and Community Socials, the Engineering Summer Program, student fly-in campus visits, and Engineering EXPO. The coordinator also serves as a liaison to the Office of Youth Compliance and as a lead presenter for prospective and admitted student events and programs. The position regularly presents information about academic programs, student life, and support services to diverse audiences. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Outreach, the coordinator works closely with staff to coordinate events and programs for current and prospective engineering students. The Engineering Student Center supports outreach, pre-college initiatives, undergraduate scholarship programs, student organizations, and first-year engagement, and aims to foster a welcoming environment that supports the success and belonging of all engineering students. The position is performed in person on campus and is eligible for one remote day per week after a training period. Occasional evening and weekend programming support is required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional experience working with students in a K–12 or higher education setting; 2 years preferred.
Experience helping students achieve personal and academic success, such as connecting students with resources, advising, or mentoring.
Experience managing events and programs.
Experience working on a team to create, implement, or deliver projects or programming.
Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering or STEM, education, sociology, or a related field.
Experience working with students interested in pursuing STEM fields.
Demonstrated experience supporting a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds, working with diverse populations, and promoting access to STEM education.
Experience developing and delivering presentations to groups of 50 or more participants.
Experience monitoring and evaluating program success.
Experience coordinating campus visits, pre-college programs, or summer camps.
Experience with youth protection requirements.
Two years of professional experience working with students in a K–12 or higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain schedules, logistics, and resources for student affairs programs, activities, and services.
Write, edit, and publish content for communication projects and marketing platforms in alignment with strategic initiatives and campaigns.
Generate and analyze reports on curricular and unit outcomes.
Serve as a student affairs subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with hiring, training, and supervision of student employees.
Develop and implement outreach programs associated with the Engineering Student Center.
Support the principle of engineering for all and help foster inclusive excellence in Academic Affairs practices and procedures.
Organize student-focused programming and resources to promote educational initiatives.
Develop and deliver outreach and recruitment experiences, pre-college initiatives, and presentations for prospective and admitted students.
Support campus visits and coordinate events and programs for current and prospective engineering students.