Coordinator, Student Engagement

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Coordinator, Student Engagement

FLSA Status
Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Student Affairs Department

Job Summary

The Coordinator for Student Engagement develops and coordinates department-sponsored programs in the areas of Leadership Development, Volunteerism, and Social Integration. Responsibilities include marketing and promoting programs and actively involves students in the program development process. Creates opportunities for large service projects (food drives, campus clean-ups) especially during Welcome Week, Homecoming, Alumni and Parents/Family Weekends. This position will also advise the Student Activities Committee and the Mr. and Miss Alcorn Royal Court.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Student Development Theory and best practices in student engagement and development
• Program development and coordination skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills in both verbal and written forms

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, coordinates and implements programming for students that are social and developmental in nature to foster a vibrant campus experience. Areas of programming include Leadership Development, Volunteerism, and social programming.
• Assists with budget management, policy development, and other policies related to student engagement.
• Assess programs to ensure a broad range of student support and a diverse array of opportunities for engagement.
• Establish relationships with faculty and other campus partners to develop collaborative programming and opportunities for faculty support of co-curricular experiences.
• Works closely with the Assistant Director to ensure programming integrity and prevent overlap with student organization events, trainings, and activities.
• Takes a lead role in coordinating all campus-wide programs, including Welcome Week, Homecoming, and Brave Fest events.
• Supervises the Miss and Mr. Alcorn Royal Courts; coordinates their activities including travel, coronation, Homecoming, and special appearances.
• Coordinates special projects as assigned by the Director of Student Engagement and/or University administrators.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required and at least one year of experience in collegiate level student development and engagement.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S759

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
11/18/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

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1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Additional References (5)

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