Temporary Student Engagement Coordinator

UCI group; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine seeks a skilled program administrator to manage SOAR signature programs and events, advising the Native American Recruitment & Retention Initiative (NARRI) and coordinating campus visit activities.

You will supervise a team of eight student employees, oversee equipment like laptop loans, and ensure smooth operation of SOAR initiatives with strong organizational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or student-focused initiatives in higher education or community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and guide student employees or interns.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multiple programs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate SOAR programs and events.
• Advise NARRI and oversee campus visit programs.
• Manage laptop loan program with tracking and troubleshooting in partnership with IT.
• Supervise a team of eight student employees (3 staff, 5 interns).
• Coordinate student programming and day-to-day operations of SOAR initiatives.

Skills

Event coordination

Supervising students

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Responsibilities

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and coordinate Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) signature programs and events, including Cup of SOAR, SOAR Open House, quarterly SOARing Through Finals, End-of-Year Celebration, and the SOAR Intern Program.
• Serve as an advisor for the Native American Recruitment & Retention Initiative (NARRI) and oversee non-traditional campus visit programs and activities.
• Manage the laptop loan program, including tracking reservations, coordinating equipment availability, and troubleshooting technical issues in partnership with OIT.
• Supervise and provide guidance to a team of eight student employees, including three paid student staff and five interns.
• Coordinate student programming, provide day-to-day oversight of program operations, and support student staff in the successful execution of SOAR initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or student-focused initiatives in a higher education or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and provide guidance to student employees or interns.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, campus partners, and diverse communities.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Preferred:

• Experience with student recruitment, retention, access, or outreach programs in a higher education setting.
• Experience supporting Native American/Indigenous student recruitment and retention initiatives or working with underserved student populations.
• Experience coordinating campus visits, student events, or large-scale programs.
• Experience managing equipment loan or inventory programs and coordinating technical support with IT teams.
• Experience working with or advising student organizations, interns, or peer leaders.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Pay Rate: $24.84/hour

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Temporary Employment

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certaintemporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time.Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Applicants with prior employment with UC or UC Irvine, please include this work experience on both your application and resume.

Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

Parking Information

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].