Student Engagement Coordinator

The Student Engagement Coordinator is part of the Student Affairs Division and is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining programs that contribute to a vibrant campus life and student experience. This position provides planning, development, implementation, and assessment of campus specific and large-scale, College-wide events, and ongoing student leadership programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population. The Student Engagement Coordinator provides support to student clubs, the First Year Experience Program (FYE), Career Counselors, Academic Success Counselors, Success Coaches, and works with internal and external constituencies and communities to respond to student needs.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and leads program goals, initiatives, and collaborative projects across departments, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and fostering student engagement, retention, and success
• Designs and implements student learning outcomes (SLOs), key performance indicators (KPIs), surveys, and assessments; collects and analyzes data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform enhancements to co-curricular and engagement initiatives
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Peer Mentors, providing ongoing professional development, support, and feedback to ensure effective mentorship and student success
• Manages Student Life Centers, including daily operations, safety, equipment, inventory, and coordination of co-curricular programming and campus events
• Provides conflict resolution and maintains a safe environment for students, staff, faculty, and community members. Utilizes de-escalation techniques and remains professionally composed during emergent and crisis situations
• Plans and executes college-wide events and high-impact student engagement programs, including leadership institutes, cultural heritage events, and first-year experience initiatives
• Provides professional development and support to staff and the faculty who are teaching the First Year Experience classes in guided pathways
• Manage and provides training to club members and advisors, oversees Student Senate, Student Advisory Boards, travel requests, and citation appeal processes, providing guidance, support, and coordination to ensure compliance with college policies, enhance student involvement, and offer mentorship and oversight to student leaders by teaching them how to effectively communicate and advise peers on college policies and resources
• Manages social media, D2L, and other communications to promote Student Life and First-Year Experience programs, including event marketing, digital content creation, and outreach to diverse student populations
• Participates in institutional projects, system upgrades, and assessment initiatives, and develops internal and external partnerships with faculty, staff, and community organizations to strengthen programming, expand student opportunities, and support the College ’s mission
• Fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment, supports volunteers, and performs other duties as assigned, ensures and maintains a positive, safe, and engaging campus experience for all students, faculty, and community members
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor