Coordinator, Fostering Success Programs and Student Engagement

Cleveland State University; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University is seeking a Coordinator for Fostering Success Programs and Student Engagement to manage administrative functions and support services on campus.

The role involves coordinating program activities, preparing reports, and serving as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on the University’s main campus in Cleveland. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in office administration, business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative, fiscal, planning and staff support activities.

Skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Record systems

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Coordinator, Fostering Success Programs and Student Engagement

Business Title Coordinator, Fostering Success Programs and Student Engagement

Posting Category

Posting Category Administrative and Professional

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 04

Salary Plan

Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department

Department Student Life

Department Description

Position Location

Position Location Main Campus

FTE

FTE 1.0

Job Summary

Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative, fiscal, planning, and staff support activities. Serves as primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, often on complex and confidential issues. Provides complex administrative assistance in the areas of program and project planning, research, and analysis. Responsible for analyzing data, preparing reports, and making appropriate recommendations. Serves on a variety of committees in a support capacity. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree preferably in office administration, business administration or a related field.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience.
• Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and five (5) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in office administration, business administration or a related field.
• Administrative office experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in grant administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on a wide range of issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively work on a team and practice inclusion with all organizational levels.
• Ability to effectively utilize an electronic record system.
• Ability to collaborate collegially with a multidisciplinary staff and throughout the CSU community.
• Ability to work effectively with various populations.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PT0703934S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Posted Date

Posted Date 09/01/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Review Begins

Review Begins 09/09/2026

Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • CSU Website
  • Other
• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at [phone] if you need accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have an associate degree or the experience substitute listed below?Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and five (5) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three (3) years administrative work experience? (Yes or No)
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response