"Student Engagement Coordinator"

Student Engagement Coordinator

Job ID: 292661

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Office of Student Activities

Job Summary

Oversee training and leadership development, student advising, and campus programming in the Office of Student Activities.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a Graduate Assistant and co-advise other, general Student Assistants
• Facilitate and enhance student engagement efforts, including major programming focusing on student development and retention
• Provide leadership development/training opportunities based on core competencies and best practices to 300+ registered student organizations while serving as a direct resource to approximately 65 student organizations and their faculty/staff advisor
• Provide assistance in developing reports and graphical interpretation of data and information
• Serve on committees as assigned and represent the University at campus, community, and recruitment events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience which could include professional work experience, graduate assistantship experience, and/or appropriate collegiate experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Budget management

Preferred Experience

• Supervisory experience
• Student advising experience
• Collegiate programming experience
• Experience working with registered student organizations and advisors
• Conflict management
• Proficient in Google Suite

Proposed Salary

$21.63 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to development of academic-residential campus environment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork across academic and Student Affairs units
• Exhibit a personal code of ethics within professional practice

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledge of emerging trends and needs of students

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective team building, analytical, problem solving, leadership, and project management skills

Apply Before Date

January 7, 2026

Application review may begin as early as December 9, 2025.