Student Engagement Coordinator
About the role
The Student Engagement Coordinator helps students develop and achieve realistic goals for the academic year and assists them in achieving balance between academic and co-curricular activities, as well as promote their academic, personal, and professional development; work with internal and external partners to manage, support, and create programs, resources, tools, and events that provide meaningful engagements at all institutional levels; supports student learning and provides high quality out-of-class experiences for students through the EcoReps program, student activities, leadership development, community service, multicultural programs, trips, and Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate the creation of robust co-curricular sustainability-focused educational experiences for students
- Provide guidance and support to clubs and organizations on campus engaged in sustainability-focused activities
- Develop, implement, plan, and assess programs and services for the campus community
- Develop strategies to foster campus and community involvement for faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage and coordinate all event contracts and budget allocation
- Responsible for managing, developing, and disseminating internal and external communications about activities
- Assess educational programs to evaluate student learning, changes in behavior, and identify gaps in educational needs
- Provide support for service opportunities and partnerships that are collaborations with campus departments and units
- Collaborate with marketing team to create and develop the promotion and advertising of events on campus
- Coordinate event planning to ensure room reservations, setup details, and campus policy regarding vendors is complete
- Will supervise student employees, including hiring, development, and performance management
- Complete duties as assigned as part of Sustain Penn State
Requirements
If filled as Student Engagement Specialist - Intermediate Professional: Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Required Certifications: None. If filled as Student Engagement Specialist - Professional: Bachelor's Degree; no prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None.
Pay
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $64,668.00.
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which