Temporary Student Engagement Coordinator

About the Organization

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) signature programs and events, including Cup of SOAR, SOAR Open House, quarterly SOARing Through Finals, End-of-Year Celebration, and the SOAR Intern Program.
• Serve as an advisor for the Native American Recruitment & Retention Initiative (NARRI) and oversee non-traditional campus visit programs and activities.
• Manage the laptop loan program, including tracking reservations, coordinating equipment availability, and troubleshooting technical issues in partnership with OIT.
• Supervise and provide guidance to a team of eight student employees, including three paid student staff and five interns.
• Coordinate student programming, provide day-to-day oversight of program operations, and support student staff in the successful execution of SOAR initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or student-focused initiatives in a higher education or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and provide guidance to student employees or interns.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, campus partners, and diverse communities.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with student recruitment, retention, access, or outreach programs in a higher education setting.
• Experience supporting Native American/Indigenous student recruitment and retention initiatives or working with underserved student populations.
• Experience coordinating campus visits, student events, or large-scale programs.
• Experience managing equipment loan or inventory programs and coordinating technical support with IT teams.
• Experience working with or advising student organizations, interns, or peer leaders.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Pay

$24.84/hour

Schedule

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment.

Conditions of Employment

As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions: background check, Live Scan, employment misconduct disclosure, legal right to work in the United States, vaccination policies, smoking and tobacco policy, and drug-free environment. Some positions may require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles or clearance of a health physical.