Coordinator of Student Engagement

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Miami University is seeking a Coordinator of Student Engagement to enhance student involvement through various programs, leadership development, and community engagement. This role plays a vital part in preparing students for success beyond graduation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in event or community programming. The position requires collaboration with students and stakeholders to foster a vibrant campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required upon appointment.
• Experience in event programming, community service, or orientation programming.
• Master’s degree in higher education administration considered.
• Experience applying student development theory to program design.
• Demonstrated ability to foster student engagement through co-curricular experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student organization recognition, finances, and support.
• Develop student leadership programs and training.
• Coordinate community service opportunities with partners.
• Plan campus-wide programs and events.
• Advise programming boards and support student-led events.
• Promote involvement opportunities through outreach and social media.
• Collaborate on student orientation programs.
• Analyze data on student engagement and report outcomes.

Skills

Event programming/coordination

Community service programming/coordination

Orientation programming/coordination

Collaboration and relationship-building

Program assessment

Marketing tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Campus Groups

Emma

Canvas

Canva

SLATE

Google Suite

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator of Student Engagement

Job 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required upon appointment.
• Experience in event programming/coordination, or community service programming/coordination, or orientation programming/coordination.
• Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, or related field considered.
• 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 Position Information

Required Application Documents: Cover letter and resume.

Additional Information: A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

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.