Student Engagement Coordinator

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia School of Law is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator in Athens, GA to support the Career Development Office's work with law students, LL.M. students, and faculty.

This in-person role requires strong communication, multitasking, and a customer-service approach. Responsibilities include coordinating communications, planning events, managing interview programs, travel, budgets, databases (12Twenty, Athena), and assisting with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and maintain a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support student communications via weekly and monthly newsletters and job announcements.
• Facilitate professional development events related to student training.
• Facilitate meetings with student and faculty committees.
• Manage student travel arrangements and reimbursements related to CDO sponsored external events.
• Manage CDO expense reports and check requests.
• Manage internal accounts and processing of spending requests for the department.
• Track invoices and spending for private annual funding allocations.
• Track ordering and receipts for books and materials for the department.
• Manage on-campus interview programs and job postings, including invitations, registrations, scheduling, and materials.
• Conduct student outreach programs via the Career Resource Center and other locations within the law school.
• Provide students with information and content describing various CDO, law school, and university resources.
• Produce and post CDO related marketing materials and support CDO social media efforts.
• Manage and support law student and international LL.M. counseling appointments and appointment follow-up procedures.
• Support the Assistant Dean and other CDO staff with administrative and scheduling matters.
• Manage the career database LawDawgDash (12Twenty) and interface with Athena for transcripts.
• Process large employer mailings.
• Assist students with technological issues related to LawDawgDash.
• Handle reciprocity requests, supervise student workers, and coordinate clerical workflow.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Word and Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Student Engagement Coordinator

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

About the University of Georgia

About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Details

Posting Number S15487P

Working Title Student Engagement Coordinator

Department Law School-Career Development

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information This is an in person, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm position at the UGA School of Law in Athens, GA.

Advertised Salary $44,000-$46,000, Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 07/22/2026

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/17/2026

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information Classification

Title Student Services Assistant II

FLSA Non-Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Previous legal or paralegal work is beneficial for this position.

Position Summary

The Student Engagement Coordinator will play an essential role in coordinating the Career Development Office’s (“CDO”) engagement with students. This is a very fast-paced position and regularly requires multi-tasking and managing multiple deadlines. This professional will regularly interact with law students, international LL.M. students, and faculty while providing superior customer service. The role will also involve event planning, drafting student-focused communications, learning legal career-related terminology and software, interacting with other university offices, and great attention to detail. A successful candidate will have a willingness to learn, strong communication skills, and the ability to keep a positive demeanor when faced with challenging situations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Customer service orientation
• Comfort with complex computer tasks (Word and Excel)

Physical Demands

• Type and sit at a computer for long periods of time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds on an intermittent basis

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support student communications via weekly and monthly newsletters and job announcements.
• Facilitate professional development events related to student training.
• Facilitate meetings with student and faculty committees.

Percentage of time 20

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage student travel arrangements and reimbursements related to CDO sponsored external events.
• Manage CDO expense reports and check requests.
• Managing internal accounts and processing all spending requests for the department.
• Tracking invoices and spending for private annual funding allocations.
• Tracking ordering and receipts for books and materials for the department.

Percentage of time 20

Duties/Responsibilities

• Management of on-campus interview programs and job postings (resume collects, resume forwarding requests, and direct contact postings). Including:
• Sending invitations, registering employers, confirming dates and receipt of supporting materials, handling scheduling details, collecting and transmitting student applications, communicating with employers regarding interview date details, scheduling interviews, resolving questions from students, and any other related tasks.

Percentage of time 20

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct student outreach programs via the Career Resource Center and other locations within the law school.
• Provide students with information and content describing various CDO , law school, and university resources.
• Produce and post CDO related marketing materials. Support CDO social media efforts.

Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and support law student and international LL.M. counseling appointments and appointment follow-up procedures.
• Support the Assistant Dean and other CDO staff members with other administrative and scheduling matters.

Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities

• Primary departmental responsibility for managing the career database, LawDawgDash (12Twenty), and interfacing with other systems (such as Athena for retrieving transcripts).
• Processing large employer mailings.
• Assisting students with technological issues related to applications via LawDawgDash.

Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing reciprocity requests, supervise student workers, coordinate flow of clerical work, and assist with the support of off-campus interview programs.

Percentage of time 10

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents