Student Engagement Support Specialist (Temp, PT)

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)•Oakdale, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Engagement Support Specialist promotes, coordinates, and administers co-curricular programs, events, and activities that enhance student involvement outside of the classroom. This role supports recreational, social, cultural, and educational programming; advises and assists student clubs and organizations; and collaborates on campus-wide and college-wide initiatives. The position serves on-campus and virtual students at the West Hills Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in student engagement, event planning, student programming, or student services
Experience in a college or higher education setting preferred
Technological proficiency with student engagement platforms, virtual programming tools, and basic marketing systems
Ability and willingness to travel to other college locations as needed
Ability to work evening hours based on student and center needs
Regular on-site presence at the assigned campus is required
Evening work required based on student access and programming needs
Travel to other college locations and travel with students for events may be required
Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred
Experience in a college or higher education setting preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement co-curricular programs and events for center-based, on-campus, virtual, and evening students
Explore, develop, and execute opportunities for both active and passive student engagement
Assist with campus-wide and college-wide initiatives such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and major student celebrations
Publicize and promote events using inclusive and engaging marketing strategies
Collaborate with Student Life & Engagement staff across campuses and centers to ensure equitable access to programming
Support and advise student clubs and organizations in planning and delivering quality programming
Provide guidance on event logistics, engagement strategies, and departmental procedures
Collaborate with student leaders, faculty, and staff to produce joint programming across the College
Assist with the operation of the Campus Cupboard and Closet at the Allegheny Campus
Order supplies, materials, and equipment for events, programming, and Campus Cupboard operations
Supervise, mentor, and support student employees and student leaders
Attend departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings
Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding student engagement programs, services, and resources