"Engagement Coordinator"

Position Highlights

The Eller College of Management is seeking a dynamic Engagement Coordinator to help with developing and implementing strategies, processes and learning experiences for Eller Undergraduate students in connection to the overall student experience. This will be accomplished through providing social initiatives and involvement in student leadership and governance.

Eller student Programs involve strategic use of technology to manage hundreds of participants, and understanding of the culture of business schools, innovative thinking to design and launch new opportunities for students, effectiveness in managing student leaders and working collaboratively with a very busy team of colleagues. This position actively works to lead engagement and leadership initiatives throughout the undergraduate program including program and project oversight, award management, event planning, website, digital and social media management, and student interaction. The undergraduate program office is currently working in a hybrid model (remote/virtual and in-person), with the intention to move back to fully in-person when permissible. Events and programs will require both virtual and in-person coordination capabilities. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. The Eller College of Management is highly ranked among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and are known for our specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. The Eller College of Management supports more than 9,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, global micro campuses, and through Arizona Online.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Student Leadership:

• Support student clubs and organizations, by providing guidance/ideas for club leaders and helping to make them aware of resources for their programs.
• Assist with engagement and personal development programs to hone students "soft skills" and facilitate collaboration among the student groups and our department. Requiring some work outside general business hours.
• Keep all Eller organizations in good standing with ASUA/UA and their national organizations by maintaining accurate records and documentation. As well as overseeing club bookings and space management.

Social/Engagement Initiatives:

• Coordinate logistics and resources for events with students to engage with peers, employers, alumni and community members including outreach to participants and event details (ex. ordering catering and facilities, etc.).
• Support student organization programming (Unity Mixer, First Year Program Advising, Mental Wealth Day, etc.), by assisting with event planning, coordination, student engagement ensuring compliance with university and departmental procedures.
• Monitor recognition of students, faculty and staff in a variety of areas, by collecting and tracking nominations and feedback. (Centurions, Student Choice Awards, Senior Awards, etc.)

Administration and Communications:

• Be able to effectively promote to collectives and creatively coordinate effective outreach for participation
• Assists in helping with design of student promotional materials including digital signage, brochures, programs, etc.).
• Coordination of ordering promotional items in connection to undergraduate programming (ex: Padfolios, Honor Cords, Pins, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient communication skills - both verbal and written
• The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize and problem solve
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and Canva
• Excel and database management skills
• Skill in program development such as marketing, social media, logistics and assessment
• A demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, a motivated/enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a related field (Marketing and/or Communications) is highly desirable.
• Event coordination experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade 5

Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family Student Activities & Engage

Job Function Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
Meghan Welsh
Director, Leadership Marketing and Events
meghanwelsh@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter