Student Involvement and Community Engagement Coordinator

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

22h • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Involvement and Community Engagement Coordinator hold a critical role within the MD Program Student Affairs team. Based on the Charlotte campus, this role reports supports the goals and outcomes of the Student Affairs department under the strategic direction of the Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs, campus leadership of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, and the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Student Affairs. This role oversees student engagement initiatives—including organizations, interest groups, honor societies, and community outreach—for the MD Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. This role develops and implements programs to foster student participation, collaborates with campus and community partners, plans events and workshops, manages budgets, and supports student leaders. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences that enhance student engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study with five years of professional events management; community engagement or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Experience in marketing and with volunteers preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple groups within the MD Program, including MD Student Organizations, Interest Groups, and the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) honor societies.
• Ensure all Student Organization and Interest Group pages on Canvas are consistently updated and aligned with institutional guidelines.
• Oversee Interest Group funding requests by reviewing submissions, issuing approval notifications, executing necessary contracts, and facilitating reimbursement processes.
• Coordinate and manage annual training, registration, and re-registration for new and existing MD student organizations and interest groups to ensure compliance and maintain accurate institutional records.
• Maintain a comprehensive and current database of MD interest groups, including group name, campus affiliation, student leadership, and faculty advisors.
• Maintain an ongoing student-facing calendar of events by working with Student Organization and Interest Group leaders to determine when events are occurring.
• Work with appropriate parties to have events posted on monitors within the medical education buildings.
• Support the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) honor societies, including but not limited to: o Coordinating and facilitating Spring and Fall Elections o Schedule and organize executive and committee meetings o Facilitate elections process (e.g. tally votes, post-election reviews) o Collaborate with national offices monthly to ensure compliance o Support annual programming initiatives o Plan, facilitate and coordinate all events o Collaborate with Faculty Lead over Honor Societies o Support student-led community engagement projects, including logistics, training, risk management, and assessment.
• Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with local, regional and national community organizations that address health-related needs
• Oversee the full lifecycle of the IDEA Grant program, including application intake, review coordination, funding allocation, and outcome tracking.
• Serve as a liaison between the NC Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and Wake Forest University School of Medicine MD Program.
• Provide support for student-run clinics on both campuses
• Other duties as assigned
• We create a space where all Belong
• We Work as One to make great things happen
• We earn Trust in all we do
• We Innovate to better the now and create the future
• We drive for Excellence – always

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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