Student Engagement & Programs Specialist (LLC Lead)

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University CFAES invites applications for a Student Engagement Support Specialist in Columbus. The role supports student success programs, coordinates Living-Learning Communities, and serves CFAES Student Council, aligning with student development goals of CFAES.

The position handles event logistics, budget tracking, vendor negotiations, and newsletters while engaging with undergraduate students, programs, and various student organizations, including evenings and some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in event management or related student-support work.
• Understands and follows FERPA guidelines.
• Strong budget planning, requisition, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to decide on engaging events for undergraduate students.
• Familiarity with social media, CMS websites, and newsletter formatting.

Responsibilities

• 25% Support of Student Success: Coordinate first-year student success and retention initiatives including: daily involvement and support with new student summer orientation events, week of welcome activities, peer mentor program support, connecting students with college and university resources, and coordination with academic units and Academic Programs Office staff in scheduling/planning/executing end-of-year activities/celebrations/student recognition events in coordination with CFAES Events Planning Team
• 25% LLC Coordinator: Serve as academic partner for CFAES Living-Learning Community and Kellogg-Moser Food Security and Sustainability Living-Learning Community; develop and implement weekly programming; coordinate early arrival programming and off-campus trips; coordinate student projects; review and selection of new members; serve as co-instructor for Kellogg-Moser Living-Learning Community Seminar (FAES 1200).
• 20% Student involvement: Serve as co-advisor for CFAES Student Council; responsible for knowledge of policies and procedures; facilitates student involvement through student clubs and organizations; serve as CFAES point of contact for CFAES student club and organizational needs; facilitates training exercises for leaders of student clubs and organizations; serve as CFAES point of contact for CFAES student competitive/judging team needs; maintain list of clubs/organizations in CFAES and their annual recognitions; organize Student Council awards; organize Newcomb Scholar awards
• 15% Administration: Coordinate daily administrative operations for student success including, but not limited to: fiscal (entering requisitions and related processes, budget tracking), entering room reservations; works with internal and external vendors for purchasing; responsible for identifying best practices and implementing process improvements to promote efficiency and quality; supporting scholarship administration duties as needed
• 10% Coordinate web content and social media accounts; coordinate and develop weekly academic programs newsletter; coordinate and develop marketing and communications pieces for various events and programs
• 5% Other duties as needed

Skills

FERPA guidelines

Event management

Budgeting

Social media management

Newsletter layout

Communication

Planning and coordination

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Graphic design

Website management

Social media tools

Job description

Ohio State University CFAES invites applications for a Student Engagement Support Specialist in Columbus. The role supports student success programs, coordinates Living-Learning Communities, and serves CFAES Student Council, aligning with student development goals of CFAES.

The position handles event logistics, budget tracking, vendor negotiations, and newsletters while engaging with undergraduate students, programs, and various student organizations, including evenings and some travel.