Decker College Engagement and Events Coordinator

About the role

The Engagement & Events Coordinator will work closely with Decker faculty, professional staff and University-wide offices to develop and implement a schedule of events, ranging from admissions and yield initiatives to employer and alumni events, Commencement, and more.

Responsibilities

• Strategically promote diverse opportunities (events, scholarships, internships, awards, jobs, professional development, etc.) for students, faculty, and staff via newsletters, social media, and other creative platforms
• Engage Decker alumni, faculty, staff, and students in University-wide, Decker-specific, and community events and initiatives to foster connections and involvement
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise the Decker student ambassador team to effectively represent Decker's values and goals
• Provide guidance and support to Decker student groups, leaders, and the nursing living and learning community for their development and success
• In collaboration with advising staff and campus-partners, plan and implement impactful events:
• Decker Q&A sessions and tours for prospective students, families, alumni, campus partners, and community members
• Decker-specific events related to University initiatives (including homecoming, family weekend, de-stress events)
• Decker Commencement activities
• Admissions/yield events
• Develop and facilitate Decker-specific career initiatives, including employer visits in collaboration with the University's career services team
• Provide career resources for Decker students such as resource guides, workshops, résumé assistance, and career advising
• Ensure students are aware of campus and community resources for their academic, personal, and professional needs
• Maintain a comprehensive database of student experiences, including research opportunities, study abroad, internships, jobs, scholarships, and tuition assistance programs
• Solicit and manage financial and material donations (e.g., assessment kit sponsorships, uniform donations, professional clothing closet donations) to maximize student resources
• Maintain the Decker Student, Career, and Alumni Connections webpage
• Routinely respond to email inquiries in the deckerconnections@binghamton.edu account
• Create and maintain internal and public calendars of Decker's cyclical events for efficient organization and public engagement
• Develop and propose a budget for Decker events and promotional items to ensure effective resource allocation
• Produce and submit weekly and annual reports to evaluate the performance and impact of undertaken initiatives

Requirements

• Ability to work independently
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of the pre-health, health science industry
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with public speaking
• Demonstrated experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Experience with Google Suite, Canva, Zoom, and/or other similar platforms
• Master's degree
• Professional experience in career/employer services, student engagement, alumni affairs, or related functional area
• Experience supervising professional or student staff
• Knowledge of Handshake, Banner, or other University alumni/career systems