Student Engagement Specialist

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department:32070100 - PH-STUDENT AFFAIRS-GENERAL

Classification Title:

Academic Program Spec II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

The Student Engagement Specialist, in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, will work with a high degree of autonomy and independence to manage the student affairs operations and functions of their satellite campus. The primary duties include campus operations & management, student development/co-curriculum, student support & advising, event management, and development & community relations.

Campus Operations/Management
• Works with the Associate Dean/Campus Director to establish campus-based workflows, policies, and procedures pertaining to student affairs, which include record keeping, back up course registration, campus communication, student organizations, leadership development, student conduct, and other various program/curriculum specific requirements impacting students.
• Oversees campus activities and events calendar
• Identifies data, statistical reports, and program results to ensure effectiveness of impact on the college through ongoing evaluation of programs and practices.
• Serves as a secondary liaison with faculty, staff, students, and community members regarding college policies, procedures and processes. Resolves or refers campus related concerns and complaints to the appropriate officials.
• Supervises events/meetings for each term.
• Responsible for ensuring all record-keeping and storage of student files comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Manages the requests and approval process for usage of campus facilities by internal and external groups.

Student Development/Co-Curricular
• Ensures all campus student activities and organizations are in compliance with university and other governing policies (anti-hazing, sexual harassment, equal opportunity, disabilities, etc.).
• Serves as a primary liaison to all Gainesville student organizations. Provides leadership and mentor opportunities to student leadership groups.
• Regularly evaluates and provides guidance/oversight to campus volunteer and leadership programs.
• Establishes and manages communication systems (email, meetings, message boards, public calendars, e-learning, etc.) that supports student organizations and campus activities
• Serve as a co-advisor for one or more student organizations.
• Develop programs for professional development of student leadership. Examples to include, management of Board of Presidents meeting, Pharmily Villages, SOAR, leadership workshops and training sessions that address character formation.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Gainesville student ambassador program.

Student Support & Advising
• Serves as primary reporting official in compliance with state and federal laws (Cleary Act, anti-hazing, sexual harassment, etc.)
• Serves as primary campus designee for referral of student needing additional services
• Act as primary contact for students with personal, social and academic concerns to provide referral to appropriate resources
• Provides developmental advising to students and student organizations (as needed)
• Responsible for management of the Scholarship & Awards Committee and for formulating and recommending policies and procedures to effectively administer such programs.

Event Management
• Responsible for ensuring all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations (fiscal, facilities usage, risk management, etc.)
• Collaborate with the college events team for campus based special events and ceremonies• Collaborates with the logistical support for campus-based events, conferences and meetings including event set up, marketing and communication pieces, registration, food and beverage and on-site services.
• Reviews and edits various publications in support of events (invitations, web based mobile guides, webpages, directional signage).
• Collaborates across various campuses and college units to support or oversee College-wide events such as Professional Coating Ceremony and Spring Awards.

Career Development
• Work with the Development Office to facilitate communication and interviewing opportunities for students and pharmacy companies
• Designs and implements programs to support increased student self-sufficiency and creating and achieving career and educational plans

Expected Salary:

$54,000 - $60,000

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
 
Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.
 
To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

 Progressively responsible experience in student development/activity programming at the community college, college or university level.
 Supervision experience.
 Must have demonstrated skills in counseling/coaching, career development, effective oral and written communications, interpersonal interaction, supervision and management
 Budget management experience
 Experience with diverse and multi-campus populations.
 Experience in academic advising in a higher education environment; experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, SASS. UT and ISIS programs preferred.
 Knowledge of methods of data collection and management systems.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
 Administrative experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.
 Experience in applying instructional technology.
 Strong organizational, time and project management skills and the ability to see a project through, from conceptualization to completion.
 Strong attention to detail and an ability to handle multiple tasks and to set priorities and deadlines under changing conditions, as well as the ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
 Flexibility and ability to work with all levels of students, staff, faculty and visitors.
 Enthusiasm, energy, problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in decentralized organizations.
 Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed, to cover special events

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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