Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions

About the role

The Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions plays a crucial role in shaping the vibrant and inclusive campus community at Maryville University. This position focuses on creating meaningful experiences that bring students together, strengthen community, and foster a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advisor for CONNECT, Maryville's student programming board.
• Mentor student leaders through event planning, leadership development, organizational management, and collaborative decision-making.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop future student leaders who help shape the Maryville experience.
• Create signature campus experiences, including Welcome Week, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Involvement Fair, Engagement Party, Cultural Festivals, Dialogue Exchanges, Maryville After Dark, and Admissions and visit day programming.
• Foster campus belonging by collaborating with campus partners to develop recognition days, heritage month celebrations, and belonging initiatives.
• Ensure programs are welcoming, accessible, and reflective of Maryville's diverse student community.
• Build intentional opportunities for students to connect with one another and with campus resources.
• Supervise and mentor student employees, leading, coaching, and developing Front Desk student employees and graduate interns.
• Support student-led marketing and engagement teams, including the Content Collective and Creative Crew.
• Guide student employees in creating engaging communications and promoting campus traditions.
• Use data to improve student engagement by assessing program effectiveness through participation data and student feedback.
• Identify trends that strengthen student engagement and belonging, and partner with colleagues to continuously enhance programs and the overall student experience.
• Manage assigned programming budgets, coordinate vendors, logistics, timelines, and operational planning to ensure successful events and responsible financial stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Student Development, or related field preferred).
• Experience in student engagement, campus activities, event planning, student organization advising, or related work (graduate assistantships and internships welcomed).
• Strong relationship-building and leadership development skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using technology platforms such as Anthology, Asana, Slack, Canva, Canvas, or similar systems.
• Experience using assessment and data to improve programs and student outcomes.
• Commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive experiences for students from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate university vehicles.

Skills

• Event planning and coordination.
• Leadership development and mentorship.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Data analysis and assessment.
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Technology proficiency.

Benefits

Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 annually
Actual compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.
Benefits Highlights:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with 100% University matching up to 9% contributions
University-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off, including 18 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 4 personal days
Full/Partial Tuition waived for employees and eligible dependents
Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Free parking, fitness center access, and other campus perks