What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator for Student Engagement position at Agnes Scott College?
Office: Center for Leadership, Engagement, and Service
Reports to: Assistant Director
Work Period: 12-month
Hours: Full-time
Overtime: Non-exempt
Job Grade: 6
General Summary: Plays a vital role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and connected campus community. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and promoting programs that enhance student involvement, support personal and professional growth, and strengthen a sense of belonging among Agnes Scott students. By collaborating with campus partners, student organizations, and academic departments, the Coordinator ensures that engagement opportunities are accessible, meaningful, and aligned with institutional goals. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to creating dynamic experiences that enrich student life both inside and outside the classroom. Reports to the Assistant Director.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develops programs that meaningfully engage students and support the mission and vision for the college, the Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Leadership, Engagement and Service.
- Leads key priorities of the division including current initiatives related to student employment, leadership and first-generation college student programs.
- Develops and stewards' annual budget, monitoring expenditures, reallocating funds and maintaining student activities financial records in accordance with federal, state and institutional procedures including preparing contractual arrangements for performers, equipment, and temporary personnel.
- Formulates, develops, and implements policies, procedures, and programs of the Gué Pardue Hudson Center for Leadership, Engagement and Service.
- Provides data, assessments and evaluations of relevant programs in the department.
- Creates programs and events for the campus community that elicit a sense of belonging.
- Advises and educates student leaders.
- Serves on committees and task forces with academic and administrative departments as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education or related field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Individuals with experience in and a commitment to mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds are
- strongly encouraged to apply.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, have strong organizational and administrative skills and
- close attention to detail.
- Ability to create and manage social media content.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Other:
- Must be available to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
- Periodic travel required from office to other locations on and off campus.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office with occasional travel.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.
EEO
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.