Student Engagement Specialist

UT Tyler; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

UT Tyler's School of Social Work seeks a dedicated Student Engagement Coordinator to develop and implement programs that foster community, leadership, and student success across in-person, online, and hybrid environments. You will provide logistics, communications, and relational support to help students feel connected and empowered.

Responsibilities include coordinating engagement events, supporting orientation, career development initiatives, and leadership development; managing student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, student affairs, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in student programming, event coordination, or academic support, or seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in social work, higher education, or related area, and three to five years of experience in student leadership development or advising student organizations.
• Familiarity with student engagement software.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates Student Engagement programs, events, and initiatives for incoming, continuing, online, and hybrid students to foster community and belonging.
• Assists the Director of Student Engagement with planning and logistical support for major events (welcome programs, career development, graduation).
• Coordinates leadership, training, and oversight for student organizations (registration, events, leadership development).
• Collaborates with university departments, alumni partners, and community stakeholders to deliver career-based student programming.
• Assists in developing student leadership curricula for personal and professional leadership development.
• Provides onboarding and referral support for new students connecting to resources and opportunities.
• Manages student engagement communications and digital platforms (calendars, newsletters, online communities).
• Supports assessment initiatives for continuous improvement of programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, student affairs, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

The annual salary for this position ranges from $45,400 to $53,999. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Position

This position plays a key role in supporting student success and enhancing the student experience within the School of Social Work (SSW). This position is responsible for helping develop and implement programs and services that foster community, build leadership capacity, and support students' academic, career, and personal development throughout their transition into and through the program. The position works across both in-person and virtual environments and provides critical logistical, communication, and relational support to ensure that students feel connected, engaged, and empowered.

Essential Functions

• Develops and coordinates Student Engagement programs, events, and initiatives for incoming, continuing, online, and hybrid students to foster community, connection, and belonging and promote student success.
• Assists the Director of Student Engagement with the planning, coordination, and logistical support of major School of Social Work student events including welcome programs, career development initiatives, and graduation celebrations.
• Coordinates and provides leadership, guidance and oversight for School of Social Work student organization processes, including training, organization registration, event approvals, and leadership development initiatives.
• Collaborates with university departments, alumni partners, and community stakeholders to develop and deliver career-based student-focused programming aimed at enhancing the understanding of the social work profession.
• Assists the Director of Student Engagement to develop student leadership curricula that promotes personal and professional leadership development for social work students.
• Provides onboarding, transition, and referral support for incoming students, helping them connect with resources, services, and engagement opportunities.
• Manages student engagement communications and digital platforms, including calendars, newsletters, online communities, and other virtual engagement tools.
• Assists with student engagement assessment initiatives for continuous program improvement efforts.
• Participates in professional development, departmental meetings, and other assigned duties to support the mission and goals of the School of Social Work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, student affairs, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in student programming, event coordination, or academic support, or seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, higher education, or related area, and three to five years of experience in student leadership development or advising student organizations.
• Familiarity with student engagement software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, leadership, and external stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey information, respond to inquiries, prepare professional correspondence, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to supervise, guide, and support the work of others by providing direction, feedback, and assistance.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage timelines, maintain accurate records, and support the successful implementation of programs, events, and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage others by fostering engagement and promoting participation.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including online learners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital communication tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Position may be designated security-sensitive based on job duties or location.
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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