Program Coordinator-Student Engagement

Job Profile:

Student Activities and Engagement Specialist 1

Job Family:

Student Activities and Engagement

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$45,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Organizes and executes on a range of student activities under general guidance. Collaborates with student organizations and campus departments to create engaging opportunities for student success.

Job Description:

Barrett Honors College at the Polytechnic campus is seeking a dynamic Program Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited to design and implement innovative, high-impact student engagement experiences. This position plays a key role in building a vibrant honors community by encouraging students to get involved, make connections, and discover their place at Barrett Polytechnic outside the classroom.

From welcoming newly admitted students at Barrett Retreat to coordinating signature programs and closing the academic year with the Gold Standard Awards ceremony, the Program Coordinator creates events that foster belonging and shape the Barrett Polytechnic community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A creative and proactive problem-solver who can manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders with confidence

• Passionate about the mission of the Barrett Honors College, and committed to creating an exceptional, inclusive honors experience for all students

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and inspire student engagement

• Ability to approach event planning with innovation, flexibility, and attention to detail

This position reports to the Director of Staff Operations and supports college initiatives, special projects, and strategic objectives that elevate the overall honors student journey.

Position Salary Range:

• $45,000 per year

Essential Duties:

• Create, coordinate, and implement engaging student events for on-campus and off-campus students, including wellness, academic enrichment, community service, social activities, and Barrett signature events

• Supervise, train, and evaluate student workers, including hiring, onboarding, task delegation, performance development, and mentorship

• Develop and execute effective marketing and outreach strategies to increase event visibility, encourage student participation, and enhance community connectedness

• Mentor and cultivate student leaders, helping them develop confidence, professionalism, and leadership skills

• Provide consistent reports and updates to leadership regarding program success, student engagement trends, and opportunities for enhancement

• Forecast annual budget needs, manage purchasing of goods and services, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved budget limits to maintain fiscal compliance

• Participate in college committees and signature college events as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working at an institution of higher education

• Experience in working with honors programs or academically high-achieving college students

• Experience with creating, planning, and implementing student events

• Experience supervising and developing student and/or professional staff

• Experience in mentoring and supporting student leaders

• Experience in managing multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail

• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds

• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

• Some nights and weekends required to perform duties

Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988, Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering innovative honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to high-achieving and highly-engaged undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. Barrett has more than 7,000 students at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. Barrett students benefit from the vast resources and numerous opportunities at ASU, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative universities, located in the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Barrett Honors College has received many accolades, including being called “the gold standard” among honors college in the nation by the New York Times and “Best Honors College” in the United States by Reader’s Digest. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and cited Barrett as “outstanding.” The 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Barrett Honors College as one reason why Arizona State University is among the top 10 “Best Buy” public schools in the United States. Specifically, the guide spotlights the “ambitious honors projects” at Barrett Honors College. For more information, please visit our website at: http://barretthonors.asu.edu/home/

Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a position that is student centric along with a desire to make a difference, we would encourage you to join our team.

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU’s benefits options and degree program offerings .

Estimate the value of your total compensation: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator .

The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change — even during a pandemic — from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive. Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter. We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance. Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information please see:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Polytechnic

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$16933.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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