Student Engagement Coordinator

Cornell College invites applications for a Student Engagement Coordinator. The coordinator oversees Cornell’s student engagement program, which includes student organizations and New Student Orientation. This position influences student leadership development through formal and informal methods and assists with retention initiatives and coordinating special events or activities

Duties and Responsibilities    

- Serves as a central coordinator for student activities in the Division of Student Life. Collaborates with Student Life and other staff to support student programming across the College, including activities such as the Big Event and Homecoming.

-Serve as advisor to PAAC as the student group develops and provides a variety of entertainment options and activities for the needs/wants of the Cornell community. Meet regularly with the executive committee, ensure regulations are followed and execution of duties is delivered. Help students within this program to develop leadership skills and deliver programming to the student body.

-Serve as a resource for civic engagement programming such as Lunch Buddies and Angel Tree.

-Assist with providing support to student clubs and organizations, particularly related to contract negotiations and commitments, risk management, and equipment storage. Consult with leaders and members of any student organization to help improve the operations and activities of their groups so that participation fosters educational and developmental experiences for students.

-Designs, implements, and leads New Student Orientation twice annually. Hires, trains, and assesses orientation staff members.

-Based on skill set and interest, this position may also serve in the following capacities: serve as co-advisor to Greek Council and as liaison for all Greek organizations and advisors; serve as secondary advisor to Student Senate; serve as a student conduct officer.

-Signature authority for items such as routine billings, travel requests, vouchers; discretionary use of limited funds. Accountability to ensure the budget is annually within preset limits.

-Serves in the Leadership-on-Call rotation.

-Opportunity to live on-campus and serve as a primary on-call member.

Work Relationships

Reports directly to the Dean of Students and serves as a member of the Student Life staff.  Supervises student employees.  Works closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders.  Occasional contact with prospective students and their parents.  

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; at least three years of professional experience in higher education required, preferably in the area of student development, counseling, education, or similar field.

Preferred Skills

Effective communication, program development and program marketing skills.  Knowledge about and experience with student life at a small, residential liberal arts college. This position is a critical integral part of campus life and requires active visibility and engagement in all aspects of student life. Ability to motivate and work successfully with others.

Working Conditions

Some light physical activity may be required, including the ability to push, pull, and lift equipment (less than 50 pounds). Cornell College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Cornell employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. The college also offers life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year.   The hiring pay range for this position is $45-$47K.  

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.