Coordinator of Student Engagement and Belonging

Are you interested in promoting the benefits of student involvement as a learning experience?  Do you want to enhance the college experience by providing welcoming, intellectual, and social opportunities that engage students in the daily life of USM?  Student Engagement and Belonging at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Coordinator to join their team. 

Student Engagement and Belonging is one of most integral departments in Student Affairs at the University of Southern Maine.  We empower students to cultivate their passions through meaningful connections that strengthen personal and social development to reach their highest potential.        

The Coordinator of Student Engagement and Belonging will develop and implement programs that focus on the social, educational, recreational, and wellness needs of students with a dedicated focus on inclusion and belonging initiatives. They will assist in facilitating co-curricular opportunities for students that include campus engagement events, leadership and developmental activities, conferences, etc. The Coordinator will work the Student Affairs division to foster a living and learning environment that is safe and inclusive for all students, including students from underrepresented backgrounds. 

Pay and Benefits

This is an in-person, full-time position based on our Portland or Gorham Campus, with expectation of service on both campuses.  This position offers an annual salary of $45,000.00.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.


• Health, dental and vision insurance.


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.


• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.


• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).


• A 403(b)-retirement plan.


• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

See the Benefits Information Summary for details.

About the University of Southern Maine

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience including program development.


• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of best practices in student engagement and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment within higher education.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover letter


• Resume/Curriculum Vitae


• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of names and contact information for three references. 

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 20, 2026. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.