Student Engagement and Services Coordinator

About This Role

Kansas State University and the College of Agriculture seeks a student-centered Student Engagement and Services Coordinator. The Student Engagement and Service Coordinator provides essential administrative support within the academic student services function. Utilizing a comprehensive understanding of institutional programs, procedures, and policies, this role assists current and prospective students, parents, and faculty with a variety of inquiries and topics. Key responsibilities include managing student records, facilitating prospective student visits, supporting departmental student organizations, and coordinating internship opportunities. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate, develop, facilitate and/or support student engagement opportunities/events in the department and college.
• Creating and implementing targeted marketing campaigns to promote events and programs across campus.
• Work closely with orientation instructors to enhance new student engagement with the department, college, and university.
• Coordinate social media postings with department and college level communications and recruiting staff.
• Coordinate the college’s commencement program and graduating senior awards ceremony.
• Develop social media content from student engagement activities and events.
• Collecting and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of engagement programs and identifying areas for improvement.
• Apply knowledge of programs, procedures, and policies to provide efficient administrative assistance within the academic student services function, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to coordinate internship opportunities for students.
• Track and maintain records of student internships and co-op placements and assist with related administrative tasks.
• Respond to inquiries from current and prospective students and family members via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Provide administrative assistance to faculty in support of departmental student organizations.
• Support planning, organization and execution of student organization events and meetings.

About Us

We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top ag schools.  It's an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words. Visit our website to learn more, https://www.ag.k-state.edu/. 

Worksite Option

This position is required to be performed on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience developing social media content.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with student information systems. 
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting. 
• Familiarity with enrollment management systems and student information systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft). 
• Experience handling student records and maintaining confidentiality.
• Problem-solving skills and a student-centered approach to service delivery.
• Knowledge of FERPA regulations and best practices in academic record management.
• A commitment to fostering a student-centered environment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, Please apply by May 30th. 

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$22.12 - $26.20 per hour