Student Engagement & Leadership Programs 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, 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.