Engagement Specialist for HSI

Job Details

Department: Hispanic Serving Institution Dept

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range is $53,000-60,000/yr; determined for candidate based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p (regular evenings & based on events

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Ayúdanos a incrementar los servicios institucionales de Wichita State University ampliando las oportunidades educativas para los estudiantes Hispanos y para otras poblaciones marginadas! We need you to assist us with achieving milestones along the way as we continue our quest for Excelencia! Si te consideras un profesional exitoso y emprendedor, ¡esta oportunidad es para tí! Trabajarás en estrecha colaboración con los programas de becarios para asegurar que los estudiantes no solo se matriculen, sino que también perseveren, establezcan conexiones y tengan éxito. Asimismo, desempeñarás un papel fundamental en el fortalecimiento de los itinerarios de transición desde las escuelas locales hacia la universidad, ayudando a que tanto los estudiantes como sus familias se sientan seguros en cada etapa del proceso.

This role is about building de relaciones that matter, so you’ll thrive if:
• You are bilingual (Español y English) and comfortable engaging in either language
• Bring strong people skills connecting easily, listen deeply, and build trust quickly. You see relationship-building not as a task but as the foundation of everything going forward
• Excel at collaboration, trabajando con todo los departments del campus and with community partners
• Can juggle logistics without losing the human element
• Have a natural ability to guide, apoyar, y abogar por las estudiantes.

¿Sientes pasión por la educación universitaria or y por la forma en que esta puede impactar la vida de los demás? ¿Estás comprometido(a) tanto con las personas con las que trabajas como con nuestros objetivos generales en este camino?

If you see yourself described above, por favor aplica!

Job Summary

Provides program leadership by identifying needs that pertain to a range of specified academic disciplinary areas. Develops, proposes, and creates initiatives that respond to needs. Works collaboratively and collegially with campus partners, including but not limited to faculty and deans, to achieve program initiatives. In coordination with faculty and college leaders ensures that planning, implementation, and evaluation of assessment protocols that measure those learning outcomes occur.

Essential Functions

Gathers information related to current opportunities and tracks developing opportunities that help to achieve learning outcomes; synthesizes information to help students better understand why, how, and what to incorporate into their educational plans. May communicate findings to leadership and/or other community partners as needed. Partners with leadership, faculty, student advisors, staff and/or other community partners to establish a cohesive relationship among relevant campus employees. Collaborates with faculty, as needed, in the planning, development, review and evaluation or the integration of curricular, co-curricular, and experiential opportunities into the academic experience. May use data-driven methods to identify under- represented populations; develops, evaluates and implements outreach protocols in order to achieve learning outcomes. May coordinate admissions, advising, scholarship processing, and student academic and/or disciplinary issues. May supervise, develop, coach, and/or evaluate staff,

Job Duties

Student Support:

• Follow each student’s educational journey, providing mentorship and managing scholarship requirements. This includes meeting with a select set of students & their family.
• Serve as a specialized advisor for scholars program students (in partnership with their academic college advisors)
• Help students navigate resources, connections, and opportunities across campus
• Track and support the success of a cohort of scholars

Campus Integration & Family Support:

• Bridge essential services like One Stop, supplemental instruction, financial aid, and student activities.
• Support Spanish-speaking families during admissions and orientation processes
• Present to both small family groups and larger audiences, breaking down the college journey in a way that builds trust
• Strengthen relationships with community partners and schools to create clear pathways to college

Metrics & Storytelling:

• Assist in tracking and reporting how we support students financially backed by external donors and scholarships.

Awareness & Recruitment:

• Increase awareness and recognition of scholarships, and aid in recruiting future scholarship recipients. Speak with patrons of the Hispanic community, directly impacting them as well as our university one.
• Help plan and execute key experiences like summer bridge programs, scholar initiatives, and cultural events
• Support programs such as the Delphine summer experience and Spanish-speaking graduation celebrations
• Coordinate logistics: scheduling, purchasing, training student workers, and making sure everything runs smoothly

Cultural Connection:

Be a visible and trusted presence within the Spanish-speaking community on campus

Ensure programs and experiences reflect the cultural richness and needs of the students you serve

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Two (2) years of experience in academic programming, teaching or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding and willingness to work with diverse populations including non-English speakers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other professionals across campus.
• Proficient with MS Office programs.
• Ability to manage a student services programs in a higher education setting.
• Comfortable with public speaking in a professional yet engaging manner.
• Capable of mentoring students involved in the scholarship process.
• Adept with project management and event organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience in student services or higher education or related field, with experience in a leadership role
• Knowledge of Hispanic Serving Institutions, higher education.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement: