Coordinator of Student Engagement (54005)

Coordinator of Student Engagement

FLSA Classification

Full Time Exempt

Reports to

Director of Student Engagement and Support

Date 1/2026

Job Description

Summary/objective

Randolph College seeks an energetic self-motivated person with a passion for students and creating a dynamic student life experience for a diverse student body. TheCoordinator of Student Engagementserves as a catalyst for developing impactful co-curricular and experiential programming for the student body while maintaining the colleges traditional atmosphere.

This position trains and mentors student leaders including the Randolph Programming Board the Eta and Gamma spirit groups and the Traditions Committees. The Coordinator will also assist students/student groups in planning and approving parties and party contracts for public and private events. The coordinator will understand the value of student activities and of the motivations of students who participate in them. (Coordinator will also supervise a GA in the implementation of a yearlong campus recreation program).

The Student Life Coordinator is responsible for developing implementing and assessing programs and initiatives that enhance the student experience and contribute to a vibrant campus community. This position requires independent judgment and discretion to manage student engagement initiatives advise student organizations and ensure compliance with institutional policies and funding guidelines. The coordinator collaborates with campus partners to promote student success belonging and leadership development aligned with institutional goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Engagement & Programming

• Design implement and evaluate co-curricular programs that advance the mission and goals of the institution.
• Exercise discretion and professional judgment in planning events allocating budgets and managing program logistics.
• Interpret and apply institutional policies to student events and organization activities ensuring risk management and compliance.
• Responsible for the oversight and execution of events related to student traditions on campus including but not limited to: Pumpkin Parade Ring Dinner Odd/Even Day Founders Day Senior Dinner Dance Weekend Daisy Chain and Commencement.
• Develop and recommend strategies for improving student engagement and retention through programming and outreach.

Student Organization Advising

• Serve as the primary advisor to recognized student organizations; guide them in organizational management event planning and responsible fiscal stewardship.
• Approve and oversee event proposals budgets and contracts within established institutional parameters.
• Ensure that student leaders understand and comply with applicable university local and state policies.
• Support clubs and organizations with general questions concerns and event registration/party contract processes.
• Counsel and advise individuals or groups or students on personal social and academic matters through their involvement in leadership and clubs and organizations

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Manage assigned program budgets and make recommendations for resource allocation.
• Supervise and provide developmental feedback to student employees interns or graduate assistants.
• Coordinate with other Student Affairs offices to deliver cohesive student support and programming.
• Represent the department on committees and at campus events exercising authority to make independent decisions within area of responsibility.

Assessment & Strategic Planning

• Contribute to departmental and divisional strategic planning assessment and reporting.
• Collect and analyze engagement data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend policy or procedural changes.
• Identify emerging student needs and propose initiatives to enhance campus life.

Student Center Supervision

• Manages student center space and contractual agreements for workout equipment.
• Orders and restocks supplies for ping pong pool tables shuffleboard tables etc.
• Walks through the Student Center to reset furniture and make sure all spaces are presentable trash is picked up etc.

Divisional Leadership

• Attends divisional staff meetings.
• Attends weekly staff meetings with the Director of Student Engagement and Support.
• Participates in the Colleges Administrator on-call rotation.
• Participates in conduct hearings (as needed).
• Represents the division through committee work and other administrative assignments.
• Assist the Director of Student Engagement and Support with projects on an as needed basis. (i.e. food pantry restock etc.)

On-Call and Emergency Management Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24/7 on-call and emergency response rotation for the entire campus.
• Respond to all texts and calls received on the administrator on-call phone.
• While on-call serve as a resource for all HRs RAs Campus Safety Officers Communication Officers B&G on-call staff Counselor on-call Fire and Safety Professionals and EMS providers.
• Keep the assistant dean informed of life-threatening emergencies or serious disruptions that may require on- or off-campus intervention and follow-up.
• Notify appropriate staff members regarding situations that impact the residence halls and/or students in the residence halls.
• Submit appropriate incident report documentation immediately upon completion of responding to a call.

Required education and experience

• Bachelors degree in Student Affairs Higher Education Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 23 years of progressively responsible experience in student engagement residence life or campus programming.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment discretion and independent decision-making.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.

Preferred education and experience

• Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs or related discipline.
• Experience with large-scale event planning risk management and student organization advising.
• Familiarity with student engagement software and assessment tools.

Additional eligibility requirements

• Pre-employment criminal and credit background check

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Work environment

Typically working in a normal office environment. Nights and weekend work required. Must serve as an On Call Administrator in a professional duty rotation.

Physical demands

Position requires a full range of body motion including reaching stooping kneeling climbing and walking. May be standing/walking/sitting for extended periods of time.

Travel required

Nights and weekend work required. Must serve as an On Call Administrator in a professional duty rotation.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status political beliefs or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring promotion termination placement transfer layoff recall compensation and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.