Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Coordinator of Student Engagement in Student Leadership Department. This position will be responsible for coordinating student initiatives and programs. The pay for this position is $43,888.00 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and implement student programs to ensure that our campus community is welcoming and supportive for all enrolled students, including signature programming, ongoing programming, and student discount program.
• Build and implement a variety of community services opportunities for students to serve.
• Oversee all student communication and advertising avenues.
• Serve as operational oversight of the Student Travel Fund Allocations Committee.
• Assist in the general operation of the office for Student Life.
• Serve on university committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree *experience will be accepted in lieu of education*
• At least 1 year of experience coordinating student initiatives and programs at a higher education institution.
• Monday- Friday schedule, 8am -5pm with some evenings/weekends as needed for events.
• Experience designing, coordinating, facilitating and evaluating co-curricular activities and programs and implementing support programs and activities.
• Programming experience with traditional and non-traditional students.
• Ability to work effectively with and motivate students and volunteers while providing growth and development opportunities. 
• Attention to detail and ability to successfully execute all components of various student programs.
• Must be able to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team. 
• Must be able to accurately assess student needs, interact effectively with all students, navigate difficult issues and competing needs, develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies and enforce university policies related to student organizations. 
• Must be able to oversee a large operating budget effectively.
• Demonstrated skills and proficiency with computers, software applications and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in operations for higher education student activities and programs.

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.
• A background check and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

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