Student Engagement & Belonging Programs Coordinator

ADP, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest College invites applications for the full-time, exempt position of Coordinator for CARE (Community, Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment).

Reporting to the Director for CARE, the Coordinator serves as a key member of the CARE team by developing educational programs, advising student organizations, fostering student belonging, and supporting campus-wide initiatives that promote dialogue across difference and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations in higher education or a related educational setting.
• Experience advising student organizations or facilitating student leadership development.
• Experience planning and implementing educational programs and campus events.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions involving identity, belonging, communication, and community.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Advise identity-based, culturally focused, and spiritual/religious/faith-based student organizations, supporting student leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and program planning.
• Support educational, social, and cultural programs that foster belonging, community engagement, and leadership development.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor CARE student employees, interns, and student leaders.
• Collaborate with the Gates Center, Residence Life, New Student Orientation, and other campus partners to integrate CARE initiatives into the student experience.
• Coordinate and facilitating educational workshops and dialogue programs focused on identity, communication, belonging, and constructive engagement across difference.
• Serve as a facilitator for campus conversations, dialogue series, and educational programs.
• Support implementation of dialogue across difference framework through co-curricular programming.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to connect classroom learning with co-curricular experiences.
• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the CARE Center.
• Coordinate the Center's calendar, space utilization, student engagement initiatives, and signature programs.
• Coordinate communication efforts including newsletters, social media, website content, and promotional materials.
• Support budget tracking, purchasing, event logistics, and office administration.
• Assist with campus climate initiatives including focus groups, surveys, and student feedback efforts.
• Monitor student concerns and emerging issues and communicate trends to the Director.
• Support restorative and educational responses following bias incidents or community concerns in collaboration with campus partners.
• Serve as a resource for students seeking support, referrals, or involvement opportunities.
• Collect participation data and assist in assessing CARE programs and initiatives.
• Utilize assessment results to recommend improvements to programs and services.
• Serve on institutional committees and working groups as assigned.
• Partner with Academic Affairs, Residence Life, Student Organizations, Athletics, Admissions, Human Resources, and other departments to promote an inclusive campus environment.
• Represent CARE during admissions programs, orientation, family weekends, and other institutional events.

Skills

Diversity experience

Student org advising

Program planning

Facilitating dialogues

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration across dept

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lake Forest College invites applications for the full-time, exempt position of Coordinator for CARE (Community, Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment).

Reporting to the Director for CARE, the Coordinator serves as a key member of the CARE team by developing educational programs, advising student organizations, fostering student belonging, and supporting campus-wide initiatives that promote dialogue across difference and inclusive community.