Student Engagement Coordinator

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Albuquerque seeks a Student Engagement Coordinator to enhance campus life through creative event planning and marketing. The role demands strong graphic design and social media skills to engage a diverse student body effectively. Candidates should be energetic team players, capable of executing vibrant programs, designing marketing materials, and actively participating in campus events. Experience in customer service and public speaking is also preferred, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design tools and social media marketing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to engage and interact with diverse student audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute student-centered programs and events.
• Design marketing materials and manage social media platforms.
• Engage directly with students for feedback and program promotion.

Skills

Graphic design

Event planning

Social media management

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Education

In a field related to advertising, marketing, event planning, or communication

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Summary

About the SUB: The Student Union Building is a big part of campus life – it's a fun, fast‑paced, and high‑energy work environment where students are able to make connections, collaborate with one another, and have memorable experiences. From large campus‑wide events to daily interaction with fellow students, the SUB is a dynamic workplace that has leadership opportunities, teamwork, and professional development that is hands‑on. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working with people, and being a part of campus activities, the SUB is a great place to work as a student.

The Student Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in enhancing campus engagement by planning, promoting, and executing student‑centered events. This position utilizes graphic design skills daily and is responsible for working as a team to develop creative programming, manage social media platforms, and design marketing/promotional materials that effectively communicate with a diverse student audience.

The Student Union Building is seeking a candidate who is an energetic and collaborative team player who is comfortable engaging with the public, contributing original ideas, and representing the Student Union in small and large groups. They will utilize graphic design skills to make digital and print marketing materials, maintain an active and engaging social media presence, and support outreach efforts through strategic communication.

Strong candidates will demonstrate creative problem‑solving skills and critical thinking abilities, with the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, student‑focused work environment. Experience and working knowledge of graphic design tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, as well as familiarity and comfort using social media platforms for engagement and promotion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute student‑centered programs and events that enhance campus engagement
• Collaborate with Student Engagement team members to develop creative and inclusive programming ideas that align with the mission and values of the Student Union
• Design marketing materials such as flyers, digital signage, social media graphics, etc., using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Manage/maintain social media platforms as a team by creating, scheduling, and posting engaging content
• Assist in developing/implementing social media strategies to increase student participation and engagement
• Represent the Student Union at events, including communicating with the campus community one on one or giving presentations to student audiences
• Engage directly with students to promote programs, answer questions, and gather feedback
• Apply creative problem‑solving skills and critical thinking abilities to find solutions to challenges in event planning, marketing, and outreach
• Responsible for event logistics including event setup, breakdown, and on‑site coordination
• Monitor and evaluate attendance, engagement, and feedback data to make improvements and adjustments to student programs and events
• Maintain an organized database of programming efforts, promotional materials, and social media activity
• Uphold a positive, energetic, and team‑oriented work environment
• Assist Operations team as needed
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic design experience
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Ability to research and develop marketing/promotional materials
• Skill in planning and coordinating large‑scale marketing events
• Ability to provide exceptional communication, both orally and in writing
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Current field of study related to advertising, event planning, marketing or communication
• Direct professional experience in graphic design
• Direct professional experience in social media marketing
• Direct professional experience in public speaking

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.