Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the only national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change and creating just and equitable communities.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Student Engagement Coordinator to support, develop and coordinate programs and initiatives focused on engaging students in civic leadership development.
Under the direct supervision of the Student Engagement Manager, the Coordinator plays a critical role in the ideation, development, and implementation of student-facing activities, projects, and initiatives—including the centering of student voice. As one of two key points of contact for the Newman Civic Fellows program, the coordinator works with the Student Engagement manager to ensure all aspects of the fellows’ program are executed effectively. This position is about making things happen and making a difference in the lives of college students across the country. This is a great opportunity for leadership and professional growth and is a critical role for Campus Compact in a time of rapid expansion.
Summary of what you'll do:
- Assist in designing student-facing Compact program offerings, including Compact’s Newman Civic Fellowship, that connect students across campuses to advance their capacity as changemakers, civic engagement movement builders, and problem solvers.
- Coordinate essential communications, logistics, and planning for new student-facing programming and be a primary contact for student participants.
- Support the student voice, agency, and leadership in shaping Compact’s future student initiatives by organizing student design teams, focus groups, and other opportunities.
- Plan and execute virtual and in-person, student-focused events, meetings, webinars, and conferences, including contributing to program design and leading logistic execution (e.g., space, tech, speakers, etc.)
- Advance partnerships and collaborations with other entities and initiatives that connect and engage students from diverse institutions across the country.
- Support program evaluation and assessment by supporting data collection and assessment activities, including tracking relevant program data in Compact’s customer relationship management (CRM) system.
- Support the organization-wide efforts to integrate and deepen diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Other duties as assigned
Who you are:
- You are a purpose-driven leader motivated by the Compact’s mission and values. You are inspired to work towards a vision of higher education as a changemaker. You are motivated to create just, equitable, and democratic communities. You thrive in a rapidly growing organization that values humility, collaboration, high performance, and—above all—putting people first.
- You are an effective communicator who conveys information clearly and inspires trust, especially with student changemakers. You thrive when working alongside students who are leading the way to create change. You are emotionally astute and practice deep listening to understand others’ perspectives and needs. You translate complex concepts into easily understood language and can effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- You are an agile project/program coordinator. You bring a deep knowledge of program or project management with proven experience in coordinating student civic programming, e.g., civic learning, advocacy, political engagement, service, civic engagement, and/or community organizing. You understand how to manage multiple types of tasks and activities with diverse timelines and deliverables. You are a self-starter and willing to jump in and solve problems proactively.
- You are an analytical thinker with the ability to implement tactically. You have at least an associate's or a bachelor’s degree. You hold the "big picture" and take a hands-on approach to translating strategy into day-to-day activities. You have a track record of setting priorities and creating structures, processes, and procedures that foster financial health and organizational accountability.
- You are a tech-savvy and well-organized doer. You bring strong knowledge of commonly used office and project management software. You have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, work under deadlines, and manage the work of diverse stakeholders. Your work product is meticulous and accurate.
- You are an adaptable and resourceful team player. You possess a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to stay focused and nimble in a dynamic environment. You are effective at building positive relationships with colleagues and are committed to professional learning and growth.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- 1-3 years of related experience in non-profit or higher education with experience designing and organizing student-focused experiences
- Strong understanding of civic engagement, social responsibility, and higher education community engagement
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising
Compensation
$48,000-55,000 depending on qualifications and experience. This is a grant-funded position, subject to annual renewal based on secured funding. Campus Compact provides a very competitive benefits package, including national healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and a retirement contribution match. The organization prioritizes employee well-being and professional development and lives out those values through a flexible work environment, an inclusive and caring culture, and dedicated resources to professional development.
Location
Campus Compact is headquartered in Boston, MA, with a national geographically distributed staff. This position is fully remote, with the option of working a hybrid schedule in our Boston or Chicago office.
The Campus Compact Team
Campus Compact strives to attract and retain a diverse and talented staff who will contribute to the organization’s goals, mission, and vision. We encourage individuals of all ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply. Campus Compact is committed to increasing the diversity of our nationally distributed team consistent with the values of our coalition.
Campus Compact is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other basis prohibited by law. We know that historically, women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about this work and can demonstrate many of the competencies and qualifications above.
Please note that Campus Compact is a proud Employer of National Service. We encourage qualified candidates who are alumni of AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs to apply.
Application
To apply, please submit the following:
- Letter of interest linking your qualifications and experience to the responsibilities of the position.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- A brief statement (roughly 150-200 words) summarizing the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in your own personal or professional life
Materials should be saved as one Word or PDF file (with your last name in the filename) and emailed to [email protected] with the subject line that includes “Student Engagement Coordinator” and your last name. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.