Student Engagement Coordinator

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 & 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

The Student Engagement Coordinator supports student involvement and success by coordinating programs and activities, supporting registered student organizations and student leaders, and contributing to engagement initiatives across GHC locations. This position is not available for remote work. This is an on-site position based out of our Cartersville campus.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties include:

• Support and advance the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate and support co-curricular programs, activities, and events designed to promote student engagement, belonging, and connection to the College.
• Support assigned registered student organizations and their advisors with organizational development, event planning, and other engagement needs.
• Provide advising and support to the Student Government Association (SGA) and Ambassadors, as needed, with organizational operations, event planning, and other engagement needs.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of major Student Engagement initiatives and signature programs, including Homecoming, Club Roundup, leadership programs, and other college-wide events.
• Coordinate Student Engagement programs and initiatives at assigned GHC locations and collaborate with faculty and staff to identify engagement opportunities across campuses.
• Coordinate student-facing communications for Student Engagement, including social media, website content, campus-wide student emails, and other promotional efforts.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop and promote Student Engagement programs, events, and initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of training and resources for student organization officers and advisors.
• Support the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of student employees and/or student leaders assigned to Student Engagement.
• Assist with tracking participation, program outcomes, and other Student Engagement data to support assessment and continuous improvement.
• Manage assigned purchases and expenditures in accordance with established Student Engagement budgets and GHC policies and procedures.
• Serve on College committees and participate in institutional initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience in higher education, student services, academic support, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years' experience in higher education, student services, academic support, or a related field.
• Experience working with student information systems, CRM systems, LMS systems, or similar software.

Proposed Salary

This is a non-exempt position with a hiring range of $20.73 to $22.08 per hour, which annualizes to $43,125.33 to $45,926.40 per year. Compensation is based on experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume and unofficial transcripts

Optional Documents to Attach

Cover letter and/or Letters of Recommendation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of student engagement, student development, and practices that promote student involvement, belonging, and success.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to student organizations, student leadership, and co-curricular programming.
• Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement student programs, activities, and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with students and provide effective advising and support to student organizations and student leaders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and effectively use technology and systems related to student engagement, communication, and program administration.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and utilize information and data to assess student engagement initiatives and support continuous improvement.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Accommodations

Accommodation Notice:

Georgia Highlands College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a 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 Jillian Theorgood at 678-872-4217 or jtheorgo@highlands.edu

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.