Student Success & Engagement Coordinator

West Kentucky Community and Technical College; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing pay

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a Student Support Coordinator to develop and coordinate student basic needs support, activities, and career service programming. The role collaborates with campus and community partners to connect students with resources and promote engagement, well-being, and success.

The position focuses on student retention and success, reports to the Student Services department, and operates on-site with a 12-month term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, student affairs, or other helping field.
• 2-3 years of direct student support or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience of planning, organizing, and executing student programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage student basic needs initiatives, including Campus Cupboard and Get Help funds.
• Provide individualized support to students by assessing needs and facilitating referrals to campus resources.
• Develop engagement programming to promote connection, belonging and participation in the college community.
• Lead programming efforts of the Student Life Committee and coordinate involvement in Student Life activities.
• Oversee student clubs, organizations, and intramural activities and support student participation.
• Coordinate career services programming connecting students with employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Student Services to support student retention and success.

Skills

Confidentiality

Outgoing approachable personality

Audience engagement

Thoughtfulness & empathy

Organization & communication

Technology proficiency

Creativity & resourcefulness

Education

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

Job description

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a Student Support Coordinator to develop and coordinate student basic needs support, activities, and career service programming. The role collaborates with campus and community partners to connect students with resources and promote engagement, well-being, and success.

The position focuses on student retention and success, reports to the Student Services department, and operates on-site with a 12-month term.