Student Engagement Coordinator

Duties: Plan, organize, and execute comprehensive student activities to foster a vibrant campus community; co-advise the Student Activities Board, manage student staff, and utilize engagement data (Give Pulse) to support the university retention and student development goals; organize major campus traditions and events, including Leadership Academy, Organization Fair, and Mulerider Roundup; hire, train, supervise, and mentor undergraduate student workers and graduate assistants; utilize Give Pulse software to track, monitor, and analyze student engagement metrics; maintain and reconcile departmental accounts related to student engagement initiatives; prepare detailed reports, analyze program documents, ensure all activities align with university policies, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; proven track record of planning and implementing activities or events for students; experience planning and implanting higher education programs specifically for undergraduate students; familiarity with campus engagement platforms (e.g., Give Plus); direct experience developing, evaluating, and assessing student leadership programs; proven experience supervising, mentoring, or advising undergraduate students; strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse audiences (faculty, staff, and students); proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), databases, and software applications; ability to establish and maintain strong professional rapport across the campus community; ability to develop program objectives, assess campus needs, and align outcomes with institutional goal. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three (3) references to View email address on saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.