Coordinator of Student Engagement

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY invites applications for a Coordinator of Student Engagement in the Student Life department. The role coordinates a vibrant student experience through a robust club and organization program, student governance, and leadership opportunities.

The position aligns engagement operations with College priorities and budget constraints. Under the Dean of Student Life, you will plan programs, manage budgets, support student activities, and supervise part-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with word processing and database software and ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and promotes the student engagement programs consistent with the College’s strategic plan and mission.
• Coordinates and assigns work for student engagement related functions.
• Assists students with event planning to ensure College and SUNY policies and procedures are followed.
• Plans and/or leads programming to commemorate recognition such as Women’s History Month, Black History, etc.
• Coordinates the New York State voter registration program for the College.
• Collaborates with campus partners to develop Applied Learning opportunities.
• Develops, monitors and coordinates budgets including the Student Congress annual budget.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports relating to student engagement materials.
• Advises Student Congress.
• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises and evaluates part-time staff as needed.

Skills

Word processing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Coordinator of Student Engagement

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Coordinator of Student Engagement in our Student Life department. The Coordinator of Student Engagement coordinates a vibrant student experience by providing student engagement through a robust club and organization program events, student governance, and through leadership and applied learning opportunities. The Coordinator fosters growth and development through the student engagement experience. This position coordinates all student engagement operations to ensure they align with College priorities, policies and procedures and within budgetary constraints.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Plans, implements, and promotes the student engagement programs consistent with the College’s strategic plan and mission.
• In conjunction with student life leadership, develops annual program goals and assessments.
• Coordinates and assigns work for student engagement related functions.
• Assists students with event planning to ensure College and SUNY policies and procedures are followed.
• Plans and/or leads the implementation of programming to commemorate recognition such as and not limited to Women’s History Month, Black History, etc. Collaborates with internal and external partners for community programming.
• Coordinates the New York State voter registration program for the College.
• Coordinates a summer accepted student program that promotes the retention of accepted students.
• Collaborates with campus partners to develop Applied Learning opportunities.
• Under the direction of the Dean of Student Life, develops, monitors and coordinates budgets including the Student Congress annual budget and the Student Engagement Office budget.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports relating to student engagement materials.
• Co-Coordinates the Rome Campus Activities program with Rome staff.
• Provides leadership development opportunities.
• Advises Student Congress.
• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises and evaluates part-time staff as needed.
• Performs other duties related to this job description and as assigned by the Dean of Student Life.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some occasional evenings and weekend availability may be required.

Hours per week: 35

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with word processing and database software and ability to learn and use new technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education Student Affairs area
• Experience in student engagement, student activities, or campus programming
• Event planning, leadership development, or program coordination experience

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $55,362

Application deadline: 10/12/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.