Honors Student Engagement Coordinator

University Honors Program, Student Engagement Coordinator Job Opportunity
The University Honors Program (UHP) is seeking applications for a full-time Student Engagement Coordinator to join our office.

This position oversees and executes student-focused events and programming, mentors student leaders in UHP Campus Life Programs, and provides support and coordination to our educational experiential programming, NEXUS, including our first-year experience. The successful candidate will be responsible both for continuing long-running, successful programming and, in consultation with students and staff, developing new programming and experiences for the over 2,200 students in the University Honors Program. Our programming line up currently includes everything from ice cream socials and trivia nights to faculty panels and a community tutoring program.

This position can regularly accommodate up to two days of remote work per-week, with more flexibility available when classes are not in session. This position is regularly required to work during evenings to support student programming, with flexible working hours offered to compensate. Weekend work is possible but rare. This position works with a great deal of independence with regular check-ins with other staff. It is supervised by the Associate Director of Curriculum and Outreach.

UHP has recently adopted a comprehensive DEI Strategic Plan. All staff members are expected to actively contribute to its execution and continued development. The Strategic Plan is available as a PDF upon request.

Job Duties
Student Leadership Development and Student Group Advising (30%)

• Advises and supports University Honors Program (UHP) student groups including University Honors Student Association (UHSA) and its branches - Honors Multicultural Network (HMN), Mentor Program, etc. - on member selection, training, organizational management, program planning and execution, monitoring fiscal procedures, policy compliance, and dealing with conflict
• Attend weekly UHSA student group board meetings and supervise student-led events and programming
• Applies knowledge of student development theory to provide developmental supervision and mentorship for student leaders
• Coordinates between priorities of UHP and student groups, including identifying opportunities for collaboration and navigating potential conflict

Student Engagement Support and Programming (30%)

• Develops and executes programming and student events to foster community and achieve student learning outcomes for 2200+ student program - from initial planning to marketing to set-up and tear-down
• Supports in the planning of large annual UHP events as part of staff committees
• Notifies staff of event plans and provides direction to staff volunteers at events
• Assists in the evaluation and planning of student outcomes for UHP programs and events
• Recruits and selects program participants, members and volunteers using appropriate promotional or marketing methods

NEXUS Coordination - (25%)

• Coordinate logistics, finances, and administrative support for approximately 15 non-course educational NEXUS experiences
• Recruit and support faculty and staff facilitators of NEXUS Experiences, as well as providing direct oversight to a few sections and experiences each year
• Recruit, admit, track, and grant credit to student participants in experiences
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Curriculum and Outreach and Director to develop new experiences that fit NEXUS criteria

Assessment and Evaluation - (10%)

• Assist Associate Director of Operations, Analytics and Assessment on assessment efforts related to UHP student experiences
• Develop and conduct UHP Student Survey on an ongoing basis
• Work with ADOAA to integrate surveys of UHP programming into broader assessment efforts

Additional Committee Work & Special Projects (5%)

• Work on special projects as need arises, or at the request of the Associate Director of Curriculum and Outreach or Director
• Serve on UHP committees as assigned by the Director
• Represent UHP at campus activity fairs and at prospective-student events
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required

• BA/BS With at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive Applications

Preferred

• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience developing and implementing programming for college students
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and comfort in working with diverse populations
• Exceptionally strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work both individually and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Working knowledge of student development theory
• Experience with surveying and evaluation tools
• Experience with payment cards and financial reconciliation in a large organization
  

University Honors Program Mission
UHP seeks to provide our students with a rich environment in which to pursue an enhanced undergraduate experience. To accomplish this, we offer innovative coursework, specialized advising, a vibrant intellectual community, and unique experiential learning opportunities. These inspire and support our students as they identify, articulate, and overcome the challenges they face as learners and life-long members of a global community.

Vision
UHP is a student-centered place of connection for undergraduate education across the University; a place where our community can come together to innovate, create, lead, and serve; a place that challenges high-ability students to be bold, unconventional thinkers.

Pay Range: $52000 - $58000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

• A resume and cover letter is required for consideration.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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