Coordinator – Student Life & Leadership (PT)

Mercer County Community College; West Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Community College is seeking a Part-Time Coordinator II in Student Life and Leadership to support planning and implementation of engagement programs, orientation, and campus events. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, student organizations, and campus partners to promote belonging and student success.

The position supervises work-study students, assists with budgets, and helps administer programs across multiple campus locations, including James Kerney Campus, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Communications, Counseling, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience in student life, student engagement, campus programming, event coordination, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or activities and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Student Orientation program each semester.
• Develop and implement student engagement programs.
• Collaborate with Marketing for promotions and communications materials.
• Coordinate training for student leaders and clubs, including leadership development and policies.
• Coordinate the Student Ambassador Program by supporting recruitment, training, and mentoring.
• Provide operational support for campus programs and events; serve as a club advisor as assigned.
• Assist in development and monitoring of departmental budgets and expenditures.
• Coordinate programs at James Kerney Campus to promote equity across locations.
• Assess participation and gather feedback to improve programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student information systems

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

JOB DUTIES

The Part-Time Coordinator II, Student Life and Leadership supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of student engagement programs, leadership initiatives, New Student Orientation, and campus events that promote student involvement, belonging, and success. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, student organizations, and campus partners, the Coordinator assists with leadership development, student programming, the Student Ambassador Program, and departmental operations while providing day-to-day supervision of work-study student employees. This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support student programs and College events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and oversee the New Student Orientation Program each semester in collaboration with campus departments and constituent groups.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement student engagement programs and educational initiatives that promote leadership development, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, social justice, and student belonging throughout the academic year.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to develop promotional strategies, branding, and communication materials that increase awareness of programs, events, and student involvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate training opportunities and educational workshops for student leaders, club advisors, and student organizations, including leadership development, Title IX, diversity and inclusion, effective communication, team building, project management, and organizational policies and procedures. Maintain related resource materials, newsletters, and procedural documentation.
• Coordinate the Student Ambassador Program by supporting recruitment, training, mentoring, and engagement initiatives that foster leadership, campus involvement, and a sense of belonging.
• Provide operational support for College-wide programs, special events, commencement activities, institutional committees, and departmental initiatives. Serve as a club advisor as assigned.
• Assist in the development, administration, and monitoring of departmental and student life operating budgets, including tracking expenditures and revenues.
• Coordinate and deliver student engagement programs, activities, and events at the James Kerney Campus to promote an equitable student experience across campus locations.
• Assess program participation and effectiveness by collecting feedback, monitoring engagement, and recommending improvements to enhance the quality and impact of student life programming.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 4-6 work-study student employees within the Student Life and Leadership Department by providing day-to-day direction, training, scheduling, and oversight of assigned work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Please note this position is part-time with a maximum of 24 hours worked per week.

A flexible work schedule is required to support student programs, events, and College activities, which includes occasional evening and weekend hours.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions while supporting student programs, events, and campus activities. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs, events, and projects while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to develop and facilitate student engagement programs, workshops, and leadership activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to utilize student information systems, databases, and reporting tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing inclusive, student-centered services while upholding the College's mission and values.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Communications, Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience in student life, student engagement, campus programming, event coordination, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or activities and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with student organizations, leadership development, or campus engagement initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.

Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Culture and Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.

Student Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.