Student Engagement & Success Coordinator

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s CFAES invites applications for a Student Engagement Support Specialist in Agricultural Administration. Reporting to the Lead Academic Success and Enrichment Specialist, you will engage undergraduate students, support first-year success initiatives, and coordinate living-learning communities and student clubs.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong event planning skills, FERPA knowledge, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and communications across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; two years of experience in event management, student success support, academic advising, university housing, or similar student-support work.
• Understands and follows FERPA guidelines; can troubleshoot issues during events and manage resources, budgets, and purchasing decisions.
• Familiarity with social media management, website content management systems, and newsletter layout and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Support 25% of Student Success initiatives: coordinate first-year orientation, week of welcome activities, peer mentor programs, and student recognitions.
• LLC Coordinator: develop weekly programming for CFAES Living-Learning Communities and Kellogg-Moser Food Security and Sustainability LLC, coordinate early arrivals and field trips, review new member applications.
• Student involvement: co-advisor for CFAES Student Council; support clubs, train leaders, and assist with student competitions and recognitions.
• Administration: handle daily operations including requisitions, room reservations, vendor purchases, and process improvements.
• Coordinate web content and social media accounts; develop weekly newsletters and marketing pieces for events.
• Other duties as needed

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Event management

FERPA compliant

Budget planning

Decision making

Social media management

Website content management

Newsletter layout

Evening/weekend engagement

In-state travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Graphic design

Website CMS

Job description

The Ohio State University’s CFAES invites applications for a Student Engagement Support Specialist in Agricultural Administration. Reporting to the Lead Academic Success and Enrichment Specialist, you will engage undergraduate students, support first-year success initiatives, and coordinate living-learning communities and student clubs.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong event planning skills, FERPA knowledge, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and communications across