Job Description:

Posting Number:

2024453

Posting/Functional Title:

Coordinator, Community Engagement

University Pay Plan Title:

Student Development Specialist II

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

DHRL Administration

Recruitment Type:

Department Employees Only, Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$3,922.98 - $4,166.67

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Bachelor's degree in higher education administration or related field


• 1 year of full-time work experience in student housing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous student or professional experience in College/University setting with a background in Housing & Residential Life or related field.


• Excellent logistical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.


• Previous experience with large-scale programming and student programming.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Experience with retention and student success programming

Job Description:

The Coordinator for Community Engagement and Leadership will work to support the unit and aid in community development initiatives as it relates to student success, student mattering and belonging, and student leadership. This position will serve as an advisor for the Residence Hall Association and Rally Cats spirit squad. Additionally, the Coordinator for Community Engagement and Leadership will help facilitate large-scale programs and events on behalf of the department. The coordinator will chair related large-scale programming implementation work groups. Finally, this position will collaborate to monitor the student residential experience, with a large focus on the first-year experience. This position will report to the Assistant Director for Community Engagement in the Residential Experience unit in the Department of Housing and Residential Life at Texas State University.

Job Duties:

SUPERVISION & ADVISING

• Supervise and co-advise student leaders who serve on the Residence Hall Association (RHA) executive board.


• Indirectly advise Hall Councils and/or Hall Senators in collaboration with Residence Directors.


• Supervise department's resource room student employees; coordinate staffing and supplies within the resource room.


• Advise the Rally Cats student spirit team and support large-scale campus and department events.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES

• Collaborate with in-community staff for in-person activities, systematic follow-up, and student support.


• Identify student needs and create strategic large-scale programs to engage residential students that provide a sense of mattering and belonging.


• Implement large-scale programs centered on student engagement and student success.


• Interpret student engagement data to evaluate community engagement initiatives from an operational and student experience perspective.


• Support the development of an on-campus returning student model as it relates to community engagement

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

• Oversee department Resource Room, ensuring adequate supplies and efficient operations with customer service for staff.


• Manage large-scale programming, RHA, Hall Council, and resource room budgets.


• Assess programs and initiatives to ensure the event optimally achieves goals and success indicators.


• Collaborate with Communications team for marketing and social media presence.


• Coordinator with department staff to align engagement data with persistence, academic, and development data.

DEPARTMENTAL AND DIVISIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

• Liaison with campus stakeholders regarding student engagement and leadership opportunities within the division of student success.


• Collaborate with various campus partners, including the Office of Admissions, the Career Center, Student Engagement and Involvement, and Student Health.


• Contribute to and actively participate in strategic planning, department goal setting, data/assessment efforts, and determining community staffing priorities and initiatives.


• Other duties as requested.

Job Open Date:

04/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions




By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46238

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