Coordinator for Student Engagement

Coordinator for Student Engagement

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Coordinator for Student Engagement at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Student Engagement

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position purpose:

The Coordinator of Student Engagement within the Office of Student Engagement provides leadership for Belmont student life, maximizing engagement and success by providing opportunities for students to find belonging through common purpose, activities, organizations, and events. The Coordinator of Student Engagement works closely with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement to support the operations of over 250 student organizations and enhance leadership development, event coordination, and administrative processes. Key responsibilities include student leader and advisor training, event support, providing administrative and BruinLink support for the Office of Student Engagement, providing financial management, and collaboration on Leadership & Engagement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide leadership & administrative support to the Office of Student Engagement, including student organizations, activities, & collaborative partnerships across the Division of Student Formation and broader campus community (New student Orientation, Residence Life, Athletics, Alumni Relations, etc.).

2. Provide administrative support for managing Student Organizational activity – including travel waivers, risk management forms, space requests, new organization meetings, organization registrations, etc.

3. Assist Leadership & Engagement team with oversight of campus-wide programming including but not limited to: Day to Dream, Homecoming, Leadership Launch, BruinLink Fair, It Must Be Wednesday, Belmont Student Leadership Awards, and student led programming through the Student Activities Programming Board.

4. Provide leadership & support to the Office of Student Engagement student workers through recruiting, training, and managing.

5. Help develop and lead trainings and workshops for student organization advisor and student leaders, based on evolving needs.

6. Oversee the SGA Grant process, including educating student organizations on funding guidelines, coordinating the approval workflow, and managing financial purchases with granted funds.

7. Partner with the Office of Student Engagement staff in processing financial requests and managing the departmental budget and gift funds.

8. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Qualifications:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Canva, JotForm and Adobe a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Typical physical and/or environmental demands required to effectively handle the job responsibilities and their frequency including but not limited to sitting, walking, bending, lifting between 20-50 lbs, reaching overhead, stooping talking, standing listening, pulling or pushing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Well-being, Business Administration, Leadership, or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred.

Required Experience

1-3 years experience in Student Life/ Student Affairs, Residence Life, Greek Life, student organizations, student government, event planning, or related field is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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