Coordinator Student Engagement

The Coordinator of Student Engagement promotes a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports student success on the Creighton Health Sciences campus in Phoenix. The Coordinator oversees student organizations and campus involvement initiatives, ensuring that all student-facing programming, events, and engagement efforts are effectively managed and aligned with university policies and procedures.

The Coordinator will plan and execute various student engagement events including Orientation & Welcome Week, game watch parties, and other events that help build a sense of community between the Phoenix campus programs.

The Coordinator will oversee day-to-day support for student groups, clubs, and organizations by working closely with the Student Leadership and Involvement Center, based in Omaha. The Coordinator will assist with student club petitions, applications and registration process. The Coordinator will review and approve event submissions for the student organizations on the PHX campus and provide training and communication with all organizations, officers and their moderators. The Coordinator will ensure that student organizations are managing their budgets and adhering to student organization guidelines.

In addition to the primary tasks above, the Coordinator will work with others from Student Life and Academic Affairs to promote an environment that supports student success and development. The Coordinator serves as a student advocate and educator, engaging directly with students through one-on-one meetings, training, and crisis response. The position provides guidance in policy interpretation, behavioral matters, and mental health-related situations, helping students navigate university resources and procedures with care and professionalism. This Coordinator will address student misconduct issues that occur on and off campus, conduct training and education for faculty, staff, and students, and present policy and community standards through orientations, online training, and training by request.

Some evening and weekend work may be required as needed for special events.

• Oversee day-to-day support for student groups, clubs, and organizations.
• Coordinate and implement student engagement programming for the Phoenix campus.
• Assist with the promotion of a positive learning environment through direct engagement with students and by providing necessary educational or leadership programming.
• Respond to student misconduct issues that occur on and off campus. Conduct training and education for faculty, staff, and students-present policy and community standards through orientations, online training, and training by request.
• Assist event team with support for student organization events as needed.
• Implement various office functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or a related field preferred).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience required; experience in student life, student activities, or student conduct is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, appreciation for, and engagement in equity, diversity, and inclusion topics.
• Knowledge of student development theory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Demonstrated focus on student education and service to students.
• Experience in student programming, advising student groups and/or leadership development is required. This can be shown through significant involvement in student organization leadership as a student as well as a professional.
• The ability to sustain communication with diverse groups, anticipate problems, reconcile conflicts, and maintain a strong philosophical base for student activities.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to take the initiative and carry out detailed work under time constraints.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
• Understanding and appreciation of the values and traditions of a Catholic Jesuit university and developing students through the guidance of the institution's mission and values.