Coordinator of Student Engagement

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Coordinator of Student Engagement to support a broad range of programs that connect student involvement with academic success. The role focuses on student organizations, leadership development, service opportunities, and orientation activities.

The position emphasizes data-informed programming, collaboration with campus partners, and ongoing assessment to improve persistence and graduation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required upon appointment; experience in event programming/coordination, and/or community service programming/coordination, and/or orientation programming/coordination.
• Master’s degree may be considered; related field experience and strong collaboration skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student organization recognition, finances, compliance, and support for recruitment, programming, and assessment.
• Develop and implement student leadership programs and training for student leaders and organization advisors.
• Coordinate community service and civic engagement opportunities with campus and community partners.
• Plan and execute campus-wide programs (e.g., Welcome Weeks, Fall Fest, Get Involved Fair, Transfer Student Week).
• Advise student programming boards and support student-led events.
• Promote involvement opportunities through outreach, communications, and social media.
• Collaborate on student orientation programs, including advising and transition support.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on student engagement, retention, and program outcomes; use insights to improve programming and demonstrate impact on persistence and graduation rates.

Skills

Event programming

Coordination

Community service programming

Orientation programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Campus Groups

Emma

Canvas

Canva

SLATE

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Coordinator of Student Engagement supports a comprehensive student engagement experience through student organizations, leadership development, community service, and orientation programming. This role advances student success by integrating co-curricular involvement with academic pathways, retention strategies, and career outcomes to prepare students for post-graduate success.

Essential Duties

• Oversee student organization recognition, finances, compliance, and support for recruitment, programming, and assessment.
• Develop and implement student leadership programs and training for student leaders and organization advisors.
• Coordinate community service and civic engagement opportunities with campus and community partners.
• Plan and execute campus-wide programs (e.g., Welcome Weeks, Fall Fest, Get Involved Fair, Transfer Student Week).
• Advise student programming boards and support student-led events.
• Promote involvement opportunities through outreach, communications, and social media.
• Collaborate on student orientation programs, including advising and transition support.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on student engagement, retention, and program outcomes; use insights to continuously improve programming and demonstrate impact on persistence and graduation rates.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree required upon appointment; experience in event programming/coordination, and/or community service programming/coordination, and/or orientation programming/coordination.

Consideration may be given to

Master’s degree; higher education administration, college student personnel, or related field. Experience applying student development theory or best practices to program design and student support. Demonstrated ability to foster student learning, growth, and engagement through co-curricular experiences. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with students and campus and community stakeholders. Experience with program assessment and using data to inform decision-making. Familiarity with marketing and project management tools (Campus Groups, Emma, Canvas, Canva, SLATE, google suite).

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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