Job Information
North Central College, IL Coordinator of Student Engagement and Belonging in Naperville, Illinois
Employment Status: Administrative
Description of Key Responsibility:
Direct, plan and implement a comprehensive, year‐long program of student engagement activities that cultivates a sense of belonging and meets the social needs of a diverse student population and that contributes to growth and development of students. Provide a full and enriching calendar of events during each semester, in collaboration with colleagues and Cardinal Crew (Weekend Programming Board).
Co-Lead, with Dyson Wellness Center, Peer Health Educators (student leaders), and Title IX Office leadership to plan, organize, and coordinate programming related to health and wellness.
Lead, in collaboration with Athletics, implementation of incentive or programmatic opportunities encouraging students to attend and support Athletic events.
In Coordination with the Director of Academic Success and Support Programs and the Assistant Dean of Students for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, provide support within the new student Orientation process, including the implementation of Welcome Week.
Provide oversight and guidance to student organizations on campus. Train and communicate with student organizations and their advisors on policy, procedure, and budgeting information. Deliver administrative advising and event coordination assistance for all student organizations.
Oversee the Student Involvement web pages for both the external and internal website and social media platforms, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness of information presented electronically.
- Develop innovative mechanisms for communicating with students and the campus community regarding involvement opportunities and events.
Lead all efforts regarding the online student engagement tracking system (Presence). Maintain, update and train the campus community on the platform. Market this student engagement tool to students, faculty, and staff as a way of learning about activities and events on campus. Ensure student organization information is accurate and encourage all student engagement to be tracked on the platform.
Supervise graduate assistant staff as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of students to operate the Harold and Eva White Activities Center, ensuring a professional, helpful, and orderly environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience:
A minimum of one to three years of experience in student activities and/or an office environment particularly where dealing directly with students or the public is highly preferred. Experience in event planning and in working with diverse student population is preferred.
Position Summary:
This role involves planning and implementing a year-long program of student engagement activities that cater to NCC’s diverse student population, cultivate a sense of belonging, and positively contribute to student retention and success. This includes collaborating with various departments and organizations on campus, generating avenues for involvement, coordinating cornerstone events, leading portions of the new student orientation process, and promoting health and wellness initiatives.