Student Engagement Coordinator

Student Engagement Coordinator

Pay: $14.75 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: New Mexico Union Administration (161B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 7/13/2026

Position Summary

The Student Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in enhancing campus engagement by planning, promoting, and executing student-centered events. This position utilizes graphic design skills daily and is responsible for working as a team to develop creative programming, manage social media platforms, and design marketing/promotional materials that effectively communicate with a diverse student audience. The SUB is looking for a candidate that can begin SUMMER 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute student-centered programs and events that enhance campus engagement
• Collaborate with Student Engagement team members to develop creative and inclusive programming ideas that align with the mission and values of the Student Union
• Design marketing materials such as, flyers, digital signage, social media graphics, etc, using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Manage/maintain social media platforms as a team by creating, scheduling, and posting engaging content
• Assist in developing/implementing social media strategies to increase student participation and engagement
• Represent the Student Union at events, including communicating with the campus community one on one or giving presentations to student audiences
• Engage directly with students to promote programs, answer questions, and gather feedback
• Apply creative problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities to find solutions to challenges in event planning, marketing, and outreach
• Responsible for event logistics including event setup, breakdown, and on-site coordination
• Monitor and evaluate attendance, engagement, and feedback data to make improvements and adjustments to student programs and events
• Maintain an organized database of programming efforts, promotional materials, and social media activity
• Uphold a positive, energetic, and team-oriented work environment
• Assist Operations team as needed
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: The Student Union Building is seeking a candidate that is available to start this SUMMER 2026, with the potential to continue into the academic year, and can meet the following:

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic design experience
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Ability to research and develop marketing/promotional materials
• Skill in planning and coordinating large scale marketing events
• Ability to provide exceptional communication, both orally and in writing
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Current field of study related to advertising, event planning, marketing or communication
• Direct professional experience in graphic design
• Direct professional experience in social media marketing
• Direct professional experience in public speaking

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please provide a resume and cover letter. Work study applicants preferred.

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