PT Student Engagement Specialist

Pitt Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt Community College in North Carolina seeks a Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator to assist with administrative tasks and the planning and execution of activities. You will coordinate student lounge spaces and advocate for students while collaborating with leadership on co-curricular activities and service-learning opportunities.

The role includes supporting events like Fall Fest and Spring Fling, serving as a co-advisor to the SGA, creating marketing materials, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in education, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Two years of instructing/advising, counseling, or marketing experience.
• Previous experience in student activity-related programming (orientation, student organizations, student programming) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Promote community on campus by implementing involvement opportunities for a vibrant social climate throughout the week and weekends.
• Co-advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA).
• Coordinate and attend activities sponsored by the department of Student Engagement and Leadership; ensure materials and resources are prepared and available.
• Attend and assist with SGA meetings and events.
• Develop and distribute marketing materials for upcoming events and campus news (e-newsletter; social media).
• Assist with administrative tasks, marketing, managing schedules, communications, and other student engagement activities.
• Monitor student lounge spaces to keep them welcoming, safe, and conducive to student engagement.
• Operate office machines (computer, calculator, copier, etc.).
• Communicate with faculty, staff, students, counselors, community organizations, businesses, and other PCC personnel.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Event planning

Marketing communications

Budget management

Student advising

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or bachelor’s degree in education, Student Affairs, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, this position supports the role and department by assisting with administrative and organizational tasks, assisting with the planning and executing of activities and events, and by coordinating the student lounge spaces utilized by students, clubs and organizations. This role is also designed to advocate for students, collaborate with leadership for co-curricular activities, student leadership, and community and service learning opportunities, helping to improve the campus climate in support of student success.

• Promote and enhance a sense of communityon campus by assisting with and implementing opportunities for involvement that support a vibrant social climate throughout the week and on weekends(i.e. Fall Fest, Spring Fling, N4CSGA Conferences, etc.)
• Serves as a co-advisor to the Student Government Association.
• Coordinates and attends activities sponsored by the department of Student Engagement and Leadership and ensuring that all materials and resources for events are prepared and available.
• Attends and assists with SGA meetings and events.
• Develop and distribute marketing materials of upcoming events and campus news (e-newsletter for PCC students; utilizes social media to promote student engagement/ leadership activities, etc.).
• Assist with a variety of other duties relative to administrative tasks, marketing, managing schedules, communications and other student engagement activities.
• Consistently monitor student lounge spaces ensuring they are welcoming, safe and conducive to student engagement.
• Operates various office machines including computer, calculator, copier, etc.
• Communicates and interfaces with a variety of individuals and groups on a continuous or frequent basis including faculty, staff, students, school counselors, community organizations, businesses, other community college personnel, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Associates or bachelor’s degree in education, Student Affairs, or a related field; and/or two years of instructing/advising, counseling, or marketing experience; previous experience in student activity-related programming (orientation, student organizations, student programming) is desired; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Our Values:

At Pitt Community College, our culture is built on excellence, collaboration, innovation, accountability and a student-centered focus. We expect our employees to embrace the following cultural statements:

• Every role contributes to student success.
• We treat one another with respect and work together as one team.
• We embrace creativity, adaptability, and new ideas to stay relevant.
• We act with integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship.

We put students first, designing programs and services that help them thrive in college, career and life.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines and other equipment including computer, calculator, copier, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Position involves mostly sedentary work, but may require walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Knowledge of Job:

Has considerable knowledge of the practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the College as they apply to duties of the position. Has comprehensive knowledge of all programs and activities relative to students of PCC including recruiting and advising. Has the ability to use logical thinking and principles of influence systems in supervising students as required to implement effective programs. Has good knowledge of recordkeeping practices and procedures of the College as they pertain to the Division. Has knowledge of general office operations, functions, and procedures. Is able to use independent judgment in numerous routine and non-routine situations. Is able to communicate effectively with others both in person and over the telephone in a clear and effective manner. Has the knowledge and intelligence required to communicate with all levels of staff, faculty, students, personnel from community agencies, personnel from area schools, and the public in the performance of the job; possesses good listening skills. Is able to motivate others through persuasive communication. Has the ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and related information. Has the ability to utilize accounting methods in preparing and implementing the budget for the SGA. Has the ability to plan, organize, and direct the application of regulations, procedures, and operations. Knows how to estimate time, materials and supplies required to complete various routine activities. Is able to promote efficient completion of duties by self and students. Has good organizational, supervisory, and human relations skills. Has the ability to deal with emergency situations that may arise. Has the ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines in completing tasks. Is able to complete mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Is able to work under stressful conditions related to coordinating many activities at the same time and working with students who are often not dependable. Is able to make sound, educated decisions in all aspects of the position.

Other Working Conditions:

This position may require evening and weekend hours to support events and activities.