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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Student Engagement & Programs Manager

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Georgia, a leading institution in public higher education. The Student Engagement & Programs Manager will lead and enhance student programs and initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and improve student experiences.

Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serving as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other departments on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and problem resolution

Serving as point of information for challenges and innovations regarding student engagement, experience, assessment, and reporting for CVIOG & PSO faculty and staff

Collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in designing and executing CVIOG student programs

Supervising one to two Graduate Assistants

Co-leading the PROPEL Rural Scholars Program

Leading the Vinson Institute Fellows Program

Co-leading the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) with UGA’s GLIP Coordinator

Cultivating relationships with campus partners to improve our student recruitment strategies and our talent pool with individuals with wide range of professional and academic experiences

Providing recommendations and direction for designing and publishing the development of promotional materials, educational materials, training resources, and/or newsletters as appropriate for the Institute’s student programs and initiatives

Designing and executing stewardship strategies to express gratitude to our student employees and student mentors

Designing and executing social media and marketing campaigns in coordination with the Office of Communications to better tell our story around our student employees, student programs and their overall impact

Collaborating with the HR Team on broader employee engagement strategies and initiatives, when requested

Designing, developing, and producing a master project plan and implementation schedule for each student program

Conducting all coordination for and managing the execution of all student related events

Evaluating, designing, and implementing programs/events to enrich the student experience at the Institute

Providing recommendations and direction for the design and facilitation of CVIOG New Student Orientation each semester

Providing leadership for the development, implementation, and marketing of the Institute’s student programs

Providing recommendations and directions to improve each of the Institute’s student programs

Designing and executing programs to enhance our students’ personal and professional development

Coordinating and implementing the activities of students, faculty, and/or staff engaged in implementation and administration of program goals

Evaluating and elevating each of the Institute’s student programs/initiatives for continuous quality improvement

Exploring the design and implementation of alumni programs to keep our student graduates informed and inspired

Inputting programs and participant data in the Quantitative Performance Measures (QPM), GAIL, and our project portfolio management system

Collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; and maintaining program records and statistical information

Performing clerical and administrative support tasks, including developing and editing program correspondence, reports, and resources

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Student engagementProject managementStrategic thinkingHigher education experienceCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime managementCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred

The preferred qualifications for this position include a master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, or related field

Career services, student affairs, and/or mentorship program experience is preferred