Student Engagement Specialist (Part-time)

Primary Location:

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of campus-based student engagement programs. Collaborate with other Student Engagement Specialists.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and implementation of student programs and activities.
• Provide program support through product ordering, budget reconciliation, tracking purchases, and contract negotiations.
• Track the finances for student organizations.
• Identify, develop and implement methods to market Student Engagement initiatives to increase participation through the creation of enhanced communications to include but not limited to writing/editing documents, publications, letters, articles, reports, website content, and social media.
• Serve as a facilitator and/or provide assistance in promoting, scheduling and coordinating campus and Student Engagement activities/events.
• Support daily office functions and operations including but not limited to: student ID card production, office coverage, and tracking lost and found.
• Assist with fitness centers and programming of intramural/recreation sport activities.
• Interpret and implement college policies and procedures related to student activities.
• Assist with supervision of student assistants.

Supplemental Functions

• Ability to travel between campuses to support student engagement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Collin Board policies, college district procedures, Student Code of Conduct and public relations procedures
• Knowledge of campus and college district resources
• Knowledge of SAFAC funding
• Knowledge of OrgSync and student organization procedures
• Conflict management skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Mentoring skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Budgetary skills
• Ability to stay current on higher education programs, trends and issues
• Ability to perform at a high level of creativity and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work with all levels of faculty/staff/administrators
• Ability to coordinate and delegate responsibilities

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
One (1) year of experience in campus programming, student organizations, student and enrollment services, campus residency, or related higher education areas.

Licenses and Certifications
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.*
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or nationally recognized certification) OR must obtain within 60 days of employment.

*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.*

Equivalency Language
For internal applicants – An associate degree and three (3) years of experience in campus programming, student organizations, student and enrollment services, campus residency, or related higher education areas may be substituted to meet the minimum requirements.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$17.48

Hourly

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu .

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.