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Hiring Salary Range: $44,000-$48,000 DOQ

The Student Engagement Coordinator is critical to the day-to-day operations of the department as they manage the PES central office, student staff, programming, and scholarships. This position oversees and executes student-focused events and programming, supervises and mentors student staff, and assists with a series of signature events planned by the department, including the Emerge Summer STEM Program, the annual Fall Welcome, and various workshops and events. Our programming line-up may include everything from ice cream socials and trivia nights to faculty panels and community study/tutoring events. The successful candidate will be a positive attribute to the PES team of six folks dedicated to providing high-quality service and support to over 2000 PES students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Program Management and Student Staff Supervision (40%)

• Recruit, hire, train, manage, and lead a team of student office assistants in providing high-quality customer service and student-centered services.
• Oversee and direct student staff in completing various projects and tasks for the department (e.g., retention outreach, social media, communications).
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the PES central office including high-quality customer service, managing payroll and student staff records, purchasing supplies and services for office and programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, and lead a team of Student Program Assistants who assist the coordinator with planning a variety of events and programs for PES students.
• Apply knowledge of student development theory to provide developmental supervision and mentorship for student leaders.

Student Engagement and Programming (35%)

• Develop and execute programming and student events to foster community and promote student success from initial planning to marketing, set-up, and tear-down.
• Plan, organize, and lead the planning and implementation of large annual events, such as the PES Open House, PES @ Homecoming, the End-of-Year Celebration, and more.
• Plan, organize, and implement PES signature programs, such as Emerge Summer STEM, Summer Seminar, Fall Welcome, Student Success Coaching workshops and events, and more.
• Plan, organize, and lead additional programs that align with university and PES priorities.
• Create, implement, and summarize evaluations for PES programs and priorities that align the University's student development outcomes.

Scholarship Administration (20%)

• Manage the awarding of the PES first- and final-year signature scholarships for hundreds of students each semester.
• Oversee all aspects of scholarships earmarked for PES students (e.g., Fund the Gap Scholarship, Engagement Scholarship) including communications, recruitment, selection, and awarding.

Professional Development, Service, and Other Duties (5%)

• Engage in professional development and service activities related to the student services profession, within the University of Minnesota community and beyond, when appropriate
• Participate in and represent PES on committees as assigned by the Program Director
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
• Evidence of effective relationship-building, team-building, and oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G Suite (e.g., Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Gmail).
• Event and program planning experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and understanding of the social, personal, and cultural needs of historically underrepresented and underserved students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of related experience working in a higher education setting.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and collaborative, including demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and implementing programming for college students.
• Ability to work both independently and interdependently as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Working knowledge of student development theory.
• Experience developing and executing services as well as programs that center and affirm BIPOC students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, LGBTQIA students, as well as students from other historically underserved groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and skill development focused on racial and social justice.

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