Student Engagement Operations & Events Specialist

Widener University; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Widener University in Chester, PA, seeks an Administrative Support Specialist in the Office of Student Engagement. The role reports to the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement and provides essential administrative and project management support to anchor campus engagement, belonging, and retention.

Responsibilities include administering the Coursedog system, coordinating events and budgets, supervising 15 student employees, managing calendars and communications, and preparing

Qualifications

• Two or more years of administrative support experience in a service‑oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for campus stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a high‑volume office.
• Commitment to customer service and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Coursedog room reservation system and processes 2,000+ annual requests.
• Prepares biweekly space utilization and reservation reports.
• Manages 400+ student event requests per semester.
• Provides front office support including phones, email, and inquiries.
• Maintains calendars for the Assistant Dean and staff using Outlook.
• Coordinates meetings, agendas, materials, and refreshments.
• Supervises 15 student employees and handles payroll timecards.
• Supports departmental events, including evenings or weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Datatel/Colleague

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Widener University in Chester, PA, seeks an Administrative Support Specialist in the Office of Student Engagement. The role reports to the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement and provides essential administrative and project management support to anchor campus engagement, belonging, and retention.

Responsibilities include administering the Coursedog system, coordinating events and budgets, supervising 15 student employees, managing calendars and communications, and preparing