Student Engagement Coordinator

Cornell College; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Tuition remission

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation accrual

14.5 paid holidays

Job summary

Cornell College invites applications for a Student Engagement Coordinator. The coordinator oversees Cornell’s student engagement program, including student organizations and New Student Orientation, and influences leadership development while supporting retention initiatives.

Reports to the Dean of Students and works with Student Life staff to coordinate events such as BigEvent, Homecoming, and civic engagement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least three years of professional experience in higher education.
• Experience in student development, counseling, education, or similar field.
• Strong communication, program development, and marketing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as central coordinator for student activities in the Division of Student Life; collaborates with staff on programming (BigEvent, Homecoming).
• Advises PAAC and develops entertainment options; meets with executive committee and fosters leadership.
• Resources civic engagement programs such as Lunch Buddies and Angel Tree.
• Supports student clubs with contracts, risk management, and equipment storage; enhances operations.
• Designs, implements, and leads New Student Orientation; hires and trains orientation staff.
• May serve as co-advisor to Greek Council or liaison for Greek organizations; conductor for Student Senate.
• Signature authority for routine bills, travel requests; manages budget within limits.
• Participates in Leadership-on-Call rotation; on-campus housing and on-call duties possible.

Skills

Effective communication

Program development

Program marketing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cornell College invites applications for a Student Engagement Coordinator. The coordinator oversees Cornell’s student engagement program, which includes student organizations and New Student Orientation. This position influences student leadership development through formal and informal methods and assists with retention initiatives and coordinating special events or activities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a central coordinator for student activities in the Division of Student Life. Collaborates with Student Life and other staff to support student programming across the College, including activities such as the BigEvent and Homecoming.


• Serve as advisor to PAAC as the student group develops and provides a variety of entertainment options andactivities for the needs/wants of the Cornell community. Meet regularly with the executive committee, ensureregulations are followed and execution of duties is delivered. Help students within this program to developleadership skills and deliver programming to the student body.


• Serve as a resource for civic engagement programming such as Lunch Buddies and Angel Tree.


• Assist with providing support to student clubs and organizations, particularly related to contract negotiationsand commitments, risk management, and equipment storage. Consult with leaders and members of anystudent organization to help improve the operations and activities of their groups so that participation fosterseducational and developmental experiences for students.


• Designs, implements, and leads New Student Orientation twice annually. Hires, trains, and assesses orientation staff members.


• Based on skill set and interest, this position may also serve in the following capacities: serve as co-advisor toGreek Council and as liaison for all Greek organizations and advisors; serve as secondary advisor to StudentSenate; serve as a student conduct officer.


• Signature authority for items such as routine billings, travel requests, vouchers; discretionary use of limitedfunds. Accountability to ensure the budget is annually within preset limits.


• Serves in the Leadership-on-Call rotation.


• Opportunity to live on-campus and serve as a primary on-call member.

Work Relationships

Reports directly to the Dean of Students and serves as a member of the Student Life staff. Supervises studentemployees. Works closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders. Occasional contact with prospective students and their parents.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of theICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; at least three years of professional experience in higher education required, preferablyin the area of student development, counseling, education, or similar field.

Preferred Skills

Effective communication, program development and program marketing skills. Knowledge about and experiencewith student life at a small, residential liberal arts college. This position is a critical integral part of campus life andrequires active visibility and engagement in all aspects of student life. Ability to motivate and work successfullywith others.

Working Conditions

Some light physical activity may be required, including the ability to push, pull, and lift equipment (less than 50 pounds). Cornell College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

• Cornell employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents.


• The college also offers life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.


• And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year.

The hiring pay range for this position is $45-$47K.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.

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