Engagement & Academic Program Manager

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking an Engagement Programs Manager for the Honors College on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The role designs, implements, and evaluates engagement initiatives such as colloquia and lectures to strengthen affinity with the Honors College and FIU.

The position coordinates university-wide student programming, oversees the engagement portal, and manages staff, budgets, and partnerships with housing to support living-learning communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.
• Experience working in higher education, preferably with first-year students and/or orientation, retention, transition, advising, and coaching programming.
• Prior experience with advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of student engagement programs to meet College and University goals and objectives.
• Coordinates development, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of new and ongoing Honors College student programming and engagement initiatives.
• Oversees the Honors College portal and pathway in Panther Connect to monitor student engagement and track graduation requirements.
• Coordinates and serves as liaison for volunteer opportunities and oversees verification of service requirements.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates student assistants, practicum students, and interns.
• Plans and executes Honors Hours, Lectures, and Colloquia and other events.
• Collaborates with Housing to ensure services and coordinate programming in LLC.
• Develops, facilitates, and conducts workshops, meetings, and classroom presentations.
• Fosters partnerships with colleges/schools and campus resources to support Honors College objectives.
• Recruits and guides Leadership Council, Engagement Ambassador Program, and Student Mentors.
• Develops marketing/communication strategies to inform faculty, staff, students of opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Opening ID

538222

Location

Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Full/Part Time

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Manages the design, implementation, and evaluation of engagement programs/initiatives including colloquia, lectures, and other academic programming that build affinity to the Honors College and the institution. Serves as the key liaison with Honors College Housing and collaborating University units.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of student engagement programs to meet College and University goals and objectives. Coordinates the development, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of new and ongoing Honors College student programming and engagement initiatives. Analyzes data for quality improvement action plan.
• Oversees the Honors College portal and pathway in Panther Connect (Engage/Campus Labs) to monitor student engagement. This includes tracking graduation requirements and devising communication techniques to share progress with students.
• Coordinates and serves as the liaison for volunteer opportunities, both internal and external. Oversees the verification of service requirement satisfaction via Give Pulse.
• Supervises, selects, trains, and evaluates student assistants, practicum students, and interns. Provides guidance and support to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project, program, service, or function are accomplished.
• Plans and executes Honors Hours, Lectures, and Colloquia, in addition to selected Honors College events such as the Pinning Ceremony, Club Fair, and Football Game.
• Works with Assistant Dean and Budget Manager to determine budget for events and track spending. This position requires training to maintain and use the departmental commodity card.
• Collaborates with Housing to ensure services are provided and work with Resident Assistants (RAs) to facilitate programming in Parkview's Honors College Living and Learning Community (LLC). Serves as the staff liaison for Honors College student organizations and other University student groups requiring the college's involvement. This includes the development and maintenance of an annual registration process for Honors College organizations.
• Develops, facilitates, and conducts workshops, meetings, and classroom presentations.
• Fosters and maintains partnerships with colleges/schools, student organizations, and campus resources in facilitating Honors College objectives.
• Participates on designated college and university-wide committees such as the Undergraduate Research Conference at FIU (URFIU) planning committee and Student Engagement Council.
• Recruits, selects, trains, and directs the Honors College Leadership Council, Engagement Ambassador Program, and Intro to Honors Student Mentors. Coordinates all logistical matters, including planning, initiation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation. Provides guidance and support to student leaders via training and mentoring.
• Works with social media specialist and other appropriate individuals to develop communication/marketing strategies to inform Honors College faculty, staff, and students of programming and engagement opportunities (e.g., weekly newsletter).
• Assists with space allocation for special events, as required.
• Utilizes data and reporting tools to research, analyze, and propose improvements.
• Stays abreast of best practices related to student development and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education, preferably with first-year students and/or orientation, retention, transition, advising, and coaching programming.
• Prior experience with advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $55,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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