Student Engagement Officer

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range:

Position Summary

The Student Engagement Officer reports to an Associate Director in Student Engagement /Undergraduate Student Life (USL) within Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.  Primary responsibilities include advising student organizations, supporting programs such as Davis Projects for Peace and Activities Day and working collaboratively to provide campus-wide community programming and other initiatives. The incumbent will provide individual support to student leaders in social, leadership, and identity development. 

Responsibilities

• Student Group Advising 
  • Develop strong advisory relationships with leaders of student organizations and their members.  Utilize strong knowledge of student and leadership development theory
    to inform advising practices and the development of services.  Inform advisees about relevant University and Office policies and procedures and provide guidance in interpreting policies and procedures.  Assist advisees in critical decision making by helping explore options and consequences of actions related to group leadership, event planning and implementation. 
  • Monitor student organization budgets; negotiate contracts with performers, speakers and service providers.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with event planning staff throughout the University to facilitate student group activities and events.  Partner offices may include: Facilities, Public Safety, and University Event Management.  Facilitate and encourage inter-organization communication and collaboration and facilitate communication with other University departments.
  • Provide evening and weekend event coverage and advisement.

• Program Planning, Management and Assessment 
  • Supports large-scale, community building programming and initiatives, with involvement from students.
  • Oversee grant based, Davis Projects for Peace program. Manages selection process and supports students with project planning and execution.
  • Implement programs and services that support student involvement, development, learning and leadership.
  • Oversee planning and organization of club/organization/administrative programs and events including student group activity fairs
  • Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement outreach programs.
  • Assess quality and effectiveness of programs and services.

• Training and Development 
  • Provide leadership training opportunities for students.
  • Participate in student group activities and assist leaders and officers in recruiting, engaging and training leaders and attracting participants.
  • Work with club leaders and officers on increasing inclusivity and accessibility to all parts of campus. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. Evening and weekend hours are necessary, as is overnight travel for student group training and development retreats. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

• Demonstrated engagement in campus life and leadership. 

• 0-2 years of related experience.

**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.**

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration or related field. 
• Strong knowledge of student development theory, leadership development theory, transition theory, multiculturalism, and community building. 
• Demonstrated ability working in an urban setting, excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse student population. 
• Strong organizational and time and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating large-scale events.

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