Student Engagement Coordinator

Student Engagement Coordinator Central Oregon Community College, United States about 16 hours ago

Location:

Bend, TEXAS

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; Position Details Position Information Position Title Student Engagement Coordinator Classification Title Administrator Position Number B1227PD Grade Level P1 Starting Wage/Salary $55,620 - $63,000 with exceptional benefits Close Date 05/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Notes Position Type/Employee Class Administrative Faculty Status Not applicable FTE 1.0 Contract Months 12 Overtime Eligible Exempt Location Bend Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? No Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary

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Primary Purpose Serve as the advisor to the Associated Students of Central Oregon Community College (ASCOCC), provide event and logistics support for Bobcat Orientation, coordinate College and campus-wide student activities and events, and develop and execute ideas for new retention and completion strategies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Advising Provide administrative and advisory oversight for ASCOCC, including fiscal review, payroll coordination, and policy compliance; manage the planning and evaluation of annual student leadership training and the leadership development course in collaboration with the Student Engagement team. Event Planning and Partnerships Provide event support and coordinate logistics for Bobcat Orientation (BCO), COCC's new student orientation program. Primary areas of responsibility include RSVP process, facilities, check-in, IT and other logistics coordination; recruit faculty and staff volunteers; and assist with faculty and staff facilitator and volunteer training. Maintain a permanent role on the Bobcat Orientation Logistics Team, coordinating logistics and operational execution for all new student orientations each term and providing leadership in the Director's absence to sustain program continuity and operational standards. Maintain an ongoing role on the Bobcat Orientation Advisory Team, contributing to the review and update of orientation content each academic term to ensure alignment with assessed student needs, national best practices, and contemporary content. Assume advisory and operational leadership in the Director's absence to ensure continuity of operations. Collaborate with the eight faculty-lead orientation teams to help plan and execute pathway-specific orientations. Serve as a backup presenter as needed. Coordinate quarterly Welcome Week and Stress-Free Finals programming on all four campuses. Plan and execute one or more large-scale College event(s) each quarter, with a minimum of two to three several smaller events or activities each month including, but not limited to Constitution Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Asian/Pacific Islander Festival, and drug and alcohol and other awareness programs and events. In partnership with the Campus Directors, coordinate regular events for the Redmond, Madras, and Prineville campuses. Partner with other campus departments on shared activities. Partner with Guided Pathways work groups to support development of student engagement-related activities. Serve as a member of the Commencement Core and Program teams and participate as commencement staff. Identify and evaluate potential student retention and completion strategies and consult with the Director of Student Engagement on implementation and assessment. Collegewide Engagement In cooperation with Admissions and Records and Marketing and Public Relations, serve on the College's social media team. Plan weekly social media content on behalf of the College. Participate in employee trainings, College committees, and statewide task forces or work groups. Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Serve on College wide committees, as assigned. Department Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of student success and development and how that applies itself in an advising or campus activities setting. Ability to coordinate and plan large and small programs and events. Ability to work collaboratively, interact with, advise and support a diverse set of individuals and groups representing a variety of backgrounds. Ability to work independently using critical thinking, organization, and time‑management skills to plan, implement, and evaluate multiple concurrent activities and events. Ability to serve as a role model for students and staff members in meeting position responsibilities and expectations, developing a sense of trust between staff and students. Ability to consistently model positive, team‑based behavior by communicating respectfully, sharing information in a timely manner, and collaborating effectively with team members to achieve unit goals. Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas of experience. Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks at one time. Ability to leverage technology in the performance of this position, including Microsoft Office Suite, email, website editing, basic desktop publishing, and electronic conference platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ability to document and maintain administrative procedures for all essential functions of this position. Ergonomic Requirements General hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, however, the incumbent must have a flexible schedule in order to be available as needed for evening/weekend hours associated with events and student government activities, as well as for annual week-long student government training. Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 50lbs. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree Two (2) years' experience working with and planning events aimed at student development/activities. Equivalency Statement The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to . To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field. Experience advising student government or other student associations. EEO Statement The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3. In support of COCC's EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.