Student Engagement Strategist & Community Builder

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator within the School of Social Work to support student success and enhance the student experience across in-person and virtual environments.

You will develop programs, coordinate events, manage communications, and collaborate with departments and community partners to foster belonging and leadership among students.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervision/leadership

Planning/organizational skills

Student engagement

Diversity and inclusion

Education

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

Tools

Student engagement software

Microsoft Office

Digital communication tools

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator within the School of Social Work to support student success and enhance the student experience across in-person and virtual environments.

You will develop programs, coordinate events, manage communications, and collaborate with departments and community partners to foster belonging and leadership among students.