Coordinator of Student Engagement Programming

About the role

This position is responsible for fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus environment by developing, coordinating, and supporting student organizations, civic engagement initiatives, and community service opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the student engagement platform, event registration, and logistics/compliance support to student organizations
• Facilitate training and support annual campus events
• Stay current on trends in student engagement to ensure programs meet the evolving needs of students
• Provide social programming opportunities for all students on campus
• Develop and coordinate weekly, monthly, and annual educational programming and observations
• Create, facilitate, and market social programming to enhance student engagement and community development
• Plan, organize, and support community service events and volunteer opportunities for students
• Provide support and strategic growth of student organizations, including tracking and monitoring of organizational requirements and training completion
• Support OSE initiatives by being a trainer/facilitator (i.e. Bystander Intervention, NSO, Challenge Course, Student Org. Training, etc.)
• Support OSE annual programming (i.e. Wildcat Weekend, Unity Day, Yellow it Out, SGA Silent Auction, Open House/Accepted Student Day)
• Assist the Director with the development of new programming initiatives to respond to student needs, e.g. late night, non-alcoholic alternatives, etc.
• Plan, implement, and support civic engagement programs, events, and collaborative initiatives that encourage student participation and community involvement
• Foster relationships and create opportunities for community engagement, building strong connections between students and the Williamsport community
• Work collaboratively with other College offices on co-curricular engagement opportunities
• Stay current on national community and college service trends and issues, specifically related to student organizations, student engagement, leadership, personal development, innovation, and new student programs
• Manage the student engagement platform, coordinate event registration process; meet with students planning events to provide assistance with event details, budgeting, advertising, risk management, set-up requests, relevant campus guidelines, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline (required)
• Master's Degree In a relevant discipline (preferred)
• Valid and in State Valid Driver's License (required)
• Prior experience planning and executing large scale events (required)
• Related work experience preferably in an educational facility in Student Engagement/ Activities, Student Affairs, Residence Life, and/or Student Orientation (required)
• Experience in leading trainings or workshops (required)
• Prior experience advising students organizations (preferred)

Skills

• Evidence of creativity and ingenuity in developing programs and solving problems (required)
• Ability to teach/facilitate leadership development (required)
• Developed organizational skills (required)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form (required)
• Ability to train and motivate people (required)
• Experience in fiscal management (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurances
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University

Pay

Yearly salary range is $51,000 - $60,000

Schedule

Significant weekend and evening hours will be necessary to support weekend activity programs. Schedule will vary according to needs of students. Summer hours to follow College summer schedule.