Coordinator for Student Engagement

agnesscott; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnes Scott College is seeking a Coordinator to foster a vibrant, inclusive campus community. You will develop, implement, and promote programs that enhance student involvement and growth, collaborating with campus partners and student organizations to ensure meaningful engagement aligned with institutional goals.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with oversight of budgets, policies, and events that enrich student life both inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education or related field.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs that engage students and support campus goals.
• Lead division priorities including student employment and leadership programs.
• Manage annual budget, monitor expenditures, and handle contractual arrangements.
• Develop and implement policies and programs for the Center for Leadership, Engagement and Service.
• Provide data and evaluations of programs within the department.
• Create events that foster belonging across the campus.
• Advise and educate student leaders.
• Serve on committees and task forces as needed.

Skills

Student engagement

Budgets

Event planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office: Center for Leadership, Engagement, and Service

Reports to: Assistant Director

Work Period: 12-month

Hours: Full-time

Overtime: Non-exempt

Job Grade: 6

General Summary

Plays a vital role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and connected campus community. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and promoting programs that enhance student involvement, support personal and professional growth, and strengthen a sense of belonging among Agnes Scott students. By collaborating with campus partners, student organizations, and academic departments, the Coordinator ensures that engagement opportunities are accessible, meaningful, and aligned with institutional goals. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to creating dynamic experiences that enrich student life both inside and outside the classroom. Reports to the Assistant Director.

Essential Job Functions

1. Develop programs that meaningfully engage students and support the mission and vision for the college, the Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Leadership, Engagement and Service.
2. Leads key priorities of the division including current initiatives related to student employment, leadership and first-generation college student programs.
3. Develop and stewards annual budget, monitoring expenditures, reallocating funds and maintaining student activities financial records in accordance with federal, state and institutional procedures including preparing contractual arrangements for performers, equipment, and temporary personnel.
4. Formulates, develops, and implements policies, procedures, and programs of the Gué Pardue Hudson Center for Leadership, Engagement and Service.
5. Provides data, assessments and evaluations of relevant programs in the department.
6. Creates programs and events for the campus community that elicit a sense of belonging.
7. Advises and educates student leaders.
8. Serves on committees and task forces with academic and administrative departments as needed.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Individuals with experience in and a commitment to mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, have strong organizational and administrative skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to create and manage social media content.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Other

• Must be available to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
• Periodic travel required from office to other locations on and off campus.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Physical Demands

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office with occasional travel.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

EEO

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.