Coordinator,Student Engagement

The Coordinator of Student Engagement will develop organize and deliver programs and initiatives to enhance the student life and university experience. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement. The role is responsible for coordinating programs that align with the Office of Student Engagements (OSE) goals and initiatives. This position will work across all areas of Student Engagement including civic engagement volunteerism student organization advising and programming and involvement. The Coordinator will have the opportunity to supervise student addition all members of the Student Engagement team work collaboratively on most large-scale programs and campus traditions including but not limited to Week of Welcome USF Week and Campus Involvement & Leadership Awards. May serve as representative on committees and councils on behalf of the Sarasota-Manatee campus student engagement team. Some evening or weekend hours are required.

Programming and Involvement

Work collaboratively with the Office of Student Engagement team to create and implement co-curricular programming to address the needs and interests of the student body including large-scale campus events keynote student events campus activities and traditions and OneUSF initiatives. Implement a co-curricular programming model based on the current needs of campus commuter and residential students. Coordinate with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement (CLCE) (or equivalent) at the other USF campuses for any OneUSF needs or initiatives. Additionally work with other campus Student Success staff for outreach events such as orientation and admissions programs.

Civic Engagement and Volunteerism

Provide direct oversight of the civic engagement and volunteer programming initiatives for the Sarasota-Manatee campus. Provide opportunities for civic engagement and volunteerism while coordinating service projects and events based on students needs interests and availability. Advise and coordinate the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. Recruit student participants coordinate trip logistics develop and implement pre-trip program and assess participant learning. Develop and maintain a database of local volunteer opportunities.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Provide oversight of the day-to-day operations event planning conflict resolution leadership and teamwork of student clubs and organizations registered at the Sarasota-Manatee campus. Provide mentorship and guidance to students and student leaders seeking to start a new student organization. Provide general support and guidance to registered student organizations (RSO) and student leaders throughout each academic year as well as host RSO trainings. Work with club advisors to ensure greater investment and involvement in clubs activities and events. Work with Recreation & Wellness in the coordination of the Sports Club program and process at the campus. Assess students learning through department-wide learning outcomes and assessment efforts while gauging student concerns and interests.

Campus Activities Board

Work with Assistant Director to assist with advising the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Provide supervision mentorship and guidance to student workers including hiring training professional development and performance evaluation. The Coordinator will serve as co-advisor and assist with advising CAB student leaders.

The position requires a Bachelors Degree with one year of experience working in a higher education setting; previous experience with event coordination.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure certification or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.