Coordinator of Student Engagement
3 days ago
Newburgh
Job Description Job Title: Coordinator of Student Engagement Reports To: Director of Student Engagement Status: Full-Time, Exempt Summary/objective: The Coordinator of Student Engagement at Mount Saint Mary College is a full-time, professional administrative staff member responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating activities that advance institutional priorities. This role involves developing programs and services that foster a sense of community, belonging, and leadership development among students. This position makes decisions about how programs are designed, how resources are used, how student leaders are supported, and how daily operations run. The role works with campus leadership to identify needs, develop solutions, and carry out initiatives that help students succeed and support the College’s goals. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. • Independently design, implement, and evaluate student engagement initiatives, determining program structure, delivery methods, resource allocation, and assessment metrics., • Advise student clubs and organizations by providing guidance and resources for their initiatives and events., • Coordinate campus-wide engagement programs, including involvement fairs, conferences, workshops, retreats, and seminars., • Consult with faculty, staff, and administrators to assess institutional needs and develop strategic programming recommendations., • Guide students in connecting with campus resources, activities, and volunteer opportunities., • Review participation data and program results, interpret findings, and recommend improvements to programs, resource use, and planning., • Serve as liaison between student organizations and administration to facilitate communication and collaboration., • Recommend new initiatives aligned with strategic priorities., • Lead student workshops and programs on topics including time management, wellness, belonging, and career readiness., • Manage social media and communications promoting programs, initiatives, and campus resources., • Promote campus traditions and school spirit initiatives., • Develop and manage budgets for engagement initiatives and recommend funding allocations., • Coordinate operations related to the MSMC Shuttle Service., • Serve as primary liaison to the Downtown Newburgh Alliance., • Maintain the MSMC Discount Program database and coordinate partnership initiatives. Supervises student employees, student leaders, and volunteers involved in engagement programs by training them, setting schedules, assigning tasks, checking their work, and giving feedback. Work environment • Office Setting: Cubicles, open desks, or private offices with access to necessary tools like computers, phones, and office supplies., • Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation., • Typing/Computer Use: Frequent use of a computer keyboard and mouse., • Vision Requirements: Ability to read and view screens for extended periods., • Speaking/Hearing: Regular communication with coworkers and clients in person, over the phone, or via video calls., • Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally lifting or moving items up to 10-15 pounds, such as office supplies, laptops, or documents., • Reaching/Bending: Periodic reaching for or bending to access files, supplies, or equipment. Some weekend and late-night responsibilities required. Examples include: chaperoning late-night large-scale programming, chaperoning off-campus trips, participating in Admission & Student Engagement Events such as Open Houses, Accepted Students Day, and Family Day. Required education and experience • Bachelor's degree in education, business, project management, psychology, or a related field., • Previous experience in student engagement, student activities, or a related role in a higher education setting, • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously., • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population and foster an inclusive campus environment., • Demonstrated experience in creating and leading programs that support student engagement and community building., • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators., • Proficiency with social media, marketing, and event management tools to promote programs and events., • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support campus activities and events., • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and adapt to changing needs., • Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in student engagement., • Master's degree in higher education or a related field., • Experience in leadership development, event planning, and working with student organizations, • Experience with marketing media platforms (Localist, Canva, etc.), • Experience with Jenzebar, Google Workplace, Microsoft 365, and Astra Systems Must be authorized to work in the United States. MSMC does not sponsor employment visas at this time. EEO statement Mount Saint Mary College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice