Student Engagement Coordinator

Mindbase Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Student Engagement Coordinator to enhance the student experience through innovative programs and initiatives. This role is essential in fostering leadership, inclusion, and community engagement among students. The coordinator will design workshops, support peer networks, and track engagement metrics to ensure impactful outcomes. If you are driven by a desire to empower students and promote intercultural learning, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals. Join a dynamic team committed to creating inclusive environments and enriching student journeys.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in student life or youth engagement.
• Experience designing peer-led programs with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a year-long engagement framework for students.
• Launch and coordinate a Student Ambassador Program to enhance peer support.

Skills

Student Empowerment

Intercultural Learning

Coordination Skills

Facilitation Skills

Community Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Community Development

Tools

Learning Platforms

Student Engagement Tools

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Student Engagement Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive student experience.
The Student Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the development and coordination of student engagement initiatives that promote leadership, inclusion, peer support, and cross-cultural integration. The role emphasizes program design, student empowerment, and collaboration with regional team leaders with a strong focus on creating meaningful, inclusive, and measurable impact in students' non-academic development.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Design

1. Develop and implement a year-long engagement framework mapping sessions to each phase of the student journey (pre-departure, on-site, transition).
2. Design workshops and experiential learning content aligned with student development objectives.
3. Create toolkits and facilitation guides for mentors and student leaders.

Student Leadership & Peer Networks

1. Launch and coordinate a Student Ambassador Program including selection criteria, onboarding, roles, and subject matter/areas of development.
2. Support ambassadors to co-lead student events, peer check-ins, and cultural presentations.
3. Collaborate with mentors to identify emerging student leaders and provide regular coaching opportunities.
4. Track progress and impact for reporting purposes.

Workshop & Event Coordination

1. Align monthly workshops and events across countries and time zones in coordination with Team Leaders.
2. Maintain a regional activity calendar and ensure alignment with academic and mentoring cycles.
3. Review content delivery, monitor participation, and assess quality and impact of sessions.
4. Track attendance and impact for reporting purposes.

Community & Cultural Integration

1. Promote community participation through volunteering, local community engagement, and intercultural exchanges.
2. Encourage reflection and documentation of personal growth through event portfolios and storytelling.

Monitoring, Reporting & Impact

1. Prepare templates for capturing relevant data.
2. Track participation, student feedback, and engagement KPIs using internal trackers.
3. Prepare monthly impact summaries and contribute to quarterly reports.
4. Maintain photo/video documentation and success stories for reporting and communications.

Student Incentive Program

1. Design and implement a Student Incentive Framework to drive meaningful participation including rewards and recognition schemes.
2. Implement framework and tracking system aligned with transparency and fairness.

Site Visit Planning & Coordination

1. Support regional teams in planning site visits locally and internationally.
2. Prepare templates, engagement documentation, and portfolios for presentation during visits.

Requirements Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Community Development, or related fields.

2-4 years of experience in student life, extracurricular programming, or youth engagement.

Experience designing peer-led or co-curricular programs with diverse student groups.

Passionate about student empowerment, intercultural learning, and community building.

Strong coordination, documentation, and facilitation skills.

Tech-savvy with experience using learning platforms or student engagement tools.