Student Engagement Programs Lead

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas invites applications for the Student Engagement Center role to advance student involvement through programs, leadership development, and campus-wide events.

The position focuses on supporting student organizations, programming, education, assessment, and supervision, with on-site work and occasional evenings/weekends. Ideal candidate holds a master’s in a related field and has experience with student services and collaboration across campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
• One year of full-time experience with college students through programs/services.
• Experience developing educational materials, programs, and workshops.
• Applied knowledge of best practices and trends in student involvement and leadership development.
• Experience collaborating with diverse campus stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience creating marketing materials and using social media professionally.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive student engagement curriculum.
• Oversee outreach and support for multiple student organizations and their leaders.
• Lead campus involvement fairs and large-scale events like Welcome Back Bash and Winterfest.
• Develop biweekly student programs with registered student organizations.
• Manage program budgets for student organizations.
• Develop and implement history and heritage programs; manage contracts and logistics.
• Create and deliver educational workshops for organizations.
• Provide supervision to one graduate assistant.
• Participate in committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Educational program development

Written communication

Marketing materials

Social media

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in higher education

Job description

The University of Kansas invites applications for the Student Engagement Center role to advance student involvement through programs, leadership development, and campus-wide events.

The position focuses on supporting student organizations, programming, education, assessment, and supervision, with on-site work and occasional evenings/weekends. Ideal candidate holds a master’s in a related field and has experience with student services and collaboration across campus.