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$41,000.00  -  $47,000.00

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Student Engagement & Leadership Coordinator, College of Optometric Medicine - 

This is a hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote), full-time position (40 hours per week), and includes eligibility for all RMU benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), and more. In addition, this position receives 17 paid holidays annually, 3 paid floating holidays annually, and accrual of paid vacation and paid sick time.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 

Position Reports to:   

  • Sr. Director of Student Affairs 
  • Dean of the College of Optometric Medicine

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Student Affairs within the Department of Student Affairs, with a dotted-line reporting structure to the Dean of the college assigned. The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and support for students within their designated academic college, ensuring a high-quality, student-centered experience aligned with institutional goals and the mission of RMU. 

This position plays a key role in promoting overall student development, engagement, and success by connecting students with university resources, support services, and engagement opportunities. The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator fosters an equitable and inclusive environment that supports belonging, well-being, and professional growth for students across the academic lifecycle—from orientation through graduation. 

The Student Engagement and Leadership Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the Department of Student Affairs and their assigned college, collaborating closely with faculty, program directors, and academic leadership to ensure coordinated communication, timely support, and effective student outcomes. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Student Leadership 

  • Plan and execute student engagement events, class leadership elections, and community-building initiatives within the assigned college.
  • Coordinate and attend monthly class leadership meetings with student representatives and faculty liaisons.
  • Collaborate with the college dean or program directors to support student governance and professional development opportunities.
  • Oversee leadership launch, nomination, and election processes for student leaders.
  • Create and maintain class leadership bylaws and governance structures in alignment with institutional policy.
  • Manage leadership development programming, ensuring consistency with university-wide initiatives.
  • Communicate meeting outcomes and leadership updates to the Sr. Director of Student Affairs and academic leadership.

Student Support and Resources 

  • Collaborate with Student Affairs and college leadership to connect students with campus resources and engagement opportunities.
  • Support non-academic advising related to student involvement, leadership, and community engagement.
  • Partner with Institutional Equity and Student Success teams to ensure inclusive practices and equitable access to programs.
  • Contribute to annual updates of student engagement information for publications, websites, and departmental resources.
  • Coordinate with the Office of Communications for promotion of student-led events and engagement highlights.
  • Support onboarding and transition programming for new students within the assigned college. 

Matriculation 

  • Coordinate new student orientation activities, presenting on leadership and engagement opportunities.
  • Coordinate engagement activities and peer involvement for incoming student cohorts.
  • Collaborate with the Success & Retention team to integrate engagement touchpoints into the onboarding and transition process.

Budget Line Management 

  • Manage student leadership and engagement budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to institutional policy.
  • Monitor spending, reconcile monthly expenses, and approve student organization expenditures as delegated.
  • Contribute data for annual budget reporting and proposals within the Department of Student Affairs. 

Assessment and Accreditation 

  • Collect and analyze engagement participation data for KPI reporting and functional area assessment.
  • Contribute to university-wide planning and self-study by documenting engagement outcomes and improvements.
  • Provide data and narratives for institutional and program-level accreditation reports related to student involvement and co-curricular learning.

Other Responsibilities 

  • Attend university, departmental, and college meetings to represent student engagement and leadership interests.
  • Maintain accurate records of student engagement initiatives, event participation, and communications.
  • Adhere to all university policies, standards, and FERPA regulations.
  • Participate in assigned professional development and training.
  • Support university-wide events, including orientation, commencement, and student success workshops.
  • Represent RMU positively in all professional and public interactions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Student Affairs and College Leadership. 
  • Participate in university-wide committees to support cross-departmental collaboration and advance institutional goals.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 

  1. Six-Month Performance Evaluation 
  2. Annual Performance Evaluation 

POSITION COMPETENCIES 

  • Professional Communication 
  • Development of Self 
  • Job Knowledge/Skill Application 
  • Champions Innovation 
  • Drives for Results 
  • Collaboration 
  • Integrity 
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Initiative 
  • Student/Customer-Centeredness 
  • Develops & Inspires Others 
  • Strategic Perspective 
  • Financial Accountability 

STUDENT AFFAIRS CORE COMPETENCIES 

  • Advising and Supporting 
  • Assessment, Evaluation, and Research 
  • Law, Policy, and Governance 
  • Leadership 
  • Organizational and Human Resources 
  • Personal and Ethical Foundations 
  • Social Justice and Inclusion 
  • Student Learning and Development 
  • Technology 
  • Values, Philosophy, and History 

WORKING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS 

Education/Certification: 

Required:   

  • Bachelor’s Degree  

Preferred:   

  • Master’s degree is preferred in a related field (such as student development, higher education, administration, or leadership) 
  • Experience with Optometry academic programs within higher education setting strongly preferred 

Required Knowledge: 

  • Office 365 
  • Excellent grammar and editing skills 
  • Must have knowledge of regional accreditation requirements, federal, and reporting requirements, including FERPA, Student Right-to-Know. 
  • Demonstrated understanding of Student Affairs best practices and student development theories related to post-secondary education. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and policies governing student conduct, student privacy, and student health 
  • Knowledge of student services program development, management, evaluation, research and assessment. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Student Affairs. Mastery of acceptable graduate student services program standards and operations.  

Experience Required: 

  • Required: No less than one year of experience working in a higher education setting within student services, student affairs, academic or non-academic advising or a related field. 
  • Preferred: Two or more years of experience working in a higher education setting within student services, student affairs, academic or non-academic advising or a related field. 
  • NASPA/ACPA Student Affairs Core Competencies & CAS Standards for higher education 

Skills/Abilities: 

  • The successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious, a problem-solver, technology-savvy, and possess a professional disposition. 
  • Able to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate work integrity, and is student-centered in all approaches.  
  • Advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communications with all levels of the internal organization and external constituencies and public groups 
  • Mastery of the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in all areas of responsibility 
  • Advanced implementation of technology applications – including, but not limited to: Office productivity software (Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, Smartsheet); student information system portals; learning management systems; student information and enterprise resource planning systems; incident reporting systems 
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex student guidelines, rules and regulations               
  • Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies in support of student success 
  • Able to work cooperatively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity 
  • Able to use technology easily and effectively to enhance productivity and to assess progress toward departmental goals 
  • Ability to perform basic data analysis and identify statistical trends 
  • Strong problem solving, leadership, administrative, team-building, and decision-making skills 
  • Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, employees, and other constituents 
  • Demonstrated willingness to go beyond a job description to complete a task. 
  • Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing complex projects 
  • Ability and willingness to work weekend and evening hours as needed 

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION 

Finger dexterity: 

Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together  

Talking: 

Especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly  

Average Hearing: 

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information  

Average Visual Abilities: 

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery  

Physical Strength: 

Sedentary work.  Sitting most of the time.  Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (Almost all office jobs)  

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