Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter and resume.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Programs, the Student Engagement Specialist will support the extracurricular and co-curricular activities of the School of Social Sciences Moody Gateway Program for Undergraduates. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the professional practica and externships; summer fellowship program; annual undergraduate research showcase; OwlConnect alumni networking events, and Gateway research travel grant requests. The Student Engagement Specialist also supervises the undergraduate student ambassadors. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate, communicate effectively, prioritize multiple tasks, take a proactive approach to work assignments, and take initiative. This wide range of responsibilities demands great flexibility, an excellent work ethic, and attention to detail. The Student Engagement Specialist also serves as the back-up to the Office Manager and will be responsible for helping welcome guests to the Dean’s Suite.

Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate is a confident, service-oriented administrative leader who brings structure, follow-through, and sound judgment to a complex program environment. They will be comfortable working independently and, in a team, communicating proactively, and building strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry professionals. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills while maintaining flexibility amongst competing priorities. This individual should be able to anticipate needs, navigate unexpected challenges with composure and creativity, and effectively manage multiple priorities. It is imperative candidates possess strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences, synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives, and represent the School of Social Sciences and the Gateway Program with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Working location, working hour expectations

• Following the successful completion of the probationary period, this position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work 1-2 days per week to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , "work arrangements may be subject to change."
  
  

Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter and resume.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Programs, the Student Engagement Specialist will support the extracurricular and co-curricular activities of the School of Social Sciences Moody Gateway Program for Undergraduates. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the professional practica and externships; summer fellowship program; annual undergraduate research showcase; OwlConnect alumni networking events, and Gateway research travel grant requests. The Student Engagement Specialist also supervises the undergraduate student ambassadors. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate, communicate effectively, prioritize multiple tasks, take a proactive approach to work assignments, and take initiative. This wide range of responsibilities demands great flexibility, an excellent work ethic, and attention to detail. The Student Engagement Specialist also serves as the back-up to the Office Manager and will be responsible for helping welcome guests to the Dean’s Suite.

Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate is a confident, service-oriented administrative leader who brings structure, follow-through, and sound judgment to a complex program environment. They will be comfortable working independently and, in a team, communicating proactively, and building strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry professionals. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills while maintaining flexibility amongst competing priorities. This individual should be able to anticipate needs, navigate unexpected challenges with composure and creativity, and effectively manage multiple priorities. It is imperative candidates possess strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences, synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives, and represent the School of Social Sciences and the Gateway Program with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Working location, working hour expectations

• Following the successful completion of the probationary period, this position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work 1-2 days per week to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , "work arrangements may be subject to change."