PT Student Engagement Specialist

Pitt Community College•Main Campus, NC

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Student Engagement Specialist supports the department with administrative and organizational tasks, event planning and execution, and coordination of student lounge spaces used by students, clubs, and organizations. The role advocates for students and collaborates with leadership on co-curricular activities, student leadership, and community and service-learning opportunities to help improve campus climate and support student success. The position helps foster campus community and student involvement throughout the week and on weekends, advises the Student Government Association (SGA), supports departmental activities and SGA meetings, and prepares and distributes event marketing and campus news. It also assists with scheduling, communications, other administrative work, and monitoring student lounge spaces. The role communicates frequently with faculty, staff, students, school counselors, community organizations, businesses, and other community college personnel.

Requirements

An associate or bachelor's degree in education, Student Affairs, or a related field; and/or two years of instructing, advising, counseling, or marketing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Knowledge of college practices, procedures, rules, and regulations as they apply to the position.
Knowledge of student programs and activities, including recruiting and advising.
Ability to communicate effectively, listen well, motivate others, and work with staff, faculty, students, community agencies, area schools, and the public.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain records, reports, and related information.
Ability to use accounting methods in preparing and implementing the SGA budget.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the application of regulations, procedures, and operations.
Good organizational, supervisory, and human relations skills.
Ability to respond to emergency situations, make sound decisions, and work under stressful conditions while coordinating multiple activities.
Ability to operate office equipment and complete mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount frequently or constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in student activity-related programming, such as orientation, student organizations, or student programming.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Promote campus community by assisting with and implementing opportunities for student involvement throughout the week and on weekends, including events such as Fall Fest, Spring Fling, and N4CSGA Conferences.
Serve as a co-advisor to the Student Government Association.
Coordinate and attend activities sponsored by the Department of Student Engagement and Leadership, ensuring event materials and resources are prepared and available.
Attend and assist with SGA meetings and events.
Develop and distribute marketing materials about upcoming events and campus news, including an e-newsletter and social media content.
Assist with administrative tasks, marketing, schedule management, communications, and other student engagement activities.
Monitor student lounge spaces to ensure they are welcoming, safe, and conducive to student engagement.
Operate office machines, including a computer, calculator, and copier.
Communicate and interface with faculty, staff, students, school counselors, community organizations, businesses, other community college personnel, and other individuals and groups.
Perform other related duties as required.