Coordinator for Student Engagement
Job Description
Position Number:
111436Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Coordinator for Student EngagementCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
UGST-College Park ScholarsCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Coordinator for Student Engagement provides oversight for programs and events that support student development and community engagement for College Park Scholars, an academic residential community for academically talented first and second-year students in 13 interdisciplinary programs. The coordinator oversees high impact programs, including Scholars Peer Mentors and the Lakeland STARs enrichment program, as well as executes annual events such as awards ceremonies, Scholars Under the Lights, and Find Your People. The coordinator also plays an important role in expanding dialogue, service, and mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Associate Director for Student Affairs, the coordinator will:
- Provide direction and guidance to the Scholars Peer Mentors program, including student coordinators, program captains and 140+ student peer mentors. Oversee recruitment, training, and programming. Act as liaison between mentors and program faculty/staff. Work with the Associate Director for Student Affairs to develop and instruct a new one-credit training course.
- Manage day-to-day delivery of Lakeland STARs enrichment program. Supervise, train, and develop student coordinators and 50+ student tutors. Maintain partnership between Scholars, City of College Park, and Paint Branch Elementary.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate annual large-scale special events, including fall and spring awards ceremonies, Scholars Under the Lights, and Find Your People. Serve on campus-wide Fall Welcome committee.
- Collaborate with colleagues and students to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout Scholars, and infuse it into training and development of student groups. Serve as co-advisor to Real Talk students of color dialogue group and Cambridge Community Queers & Allies (CCQA). Collaborate with Associate Director for Student Affairs to integrate new dialogue initiatives throughout Scholars.
- Serve as advisor to a student group facilitating service and community engagement. Build and sustain community partnerships. Serve on campus-wide Good Neighbor Day committee.
- Serve as co-advisor of the Student Advisory Board. Listen to student needs in order to promote student engagement, especially around mental health and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with Associate Director for Student Affairs in assessment and strategic planning around student engagement, community building, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Collaborate with Assistant Director for Communications on promotional material and sign-up processes.
- As a member of the Scholars Central Staff team, participate and support annual signature programs (e.g., Service Day, Convocation, Academic Showcase, Kickball Tournament/Field Day), and participate in administrative processes like admissions and orientation.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Two years of professional experience.
- Experience mentoring undergraduates.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Record of planning, implementing and evaluating co-curricular programs and events.
- Record of training and supervising students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Accuracy and attention to detail with record keeping.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
This is a highly collaborative position requiring an ability to balance multiple tasks at any given time, to prioritize, to work with diverse constituencies, and to manage competing obligations in a complex and multifaceted environment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree, preferably in student development or student affairs, may substitute for one year of professional experience.
- Experience with college living-learning programs and initiatives.
- UMD experience.
- Knowledge of student development and how to promote leadership skills development in college-aged students.
- Teaching experience.
- Drive, initiative, and exceptional judgment in making sound decisions quickly and efficiently.
- Record of collaboration with community partners.
Additional Information:
Salary range is $65,000 to $72,000.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This position requires traveling around campus to meetings and events. Must be able to participate in set-up and take-down of events. Some weekend and evening work is required.
Posting Date:
10/14/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
11/01/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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