Student Engagement Coordinator

Coordinate and foster a comprehensive student activities program to improve student retention and provide opportunities for student engagement and leadership.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) E1, Grade 02: $50,680 - $68,169

(Salary placement within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

• Oversee the development, coordination and governance of all student organizations at both campuses.
• Provide leadership development for members of student organizations.
• Advise student organization leaders/sponsors on college policy and procedures and campus resources.
• Sponsor the Student Government Association and Warhawk Ambassadors at both campuses.
• Organize and execute activities and events designed to build community for students with a focus on creating a comprehensive calendar of activities throughout the academic year.
• Work with public relations to create effective marketing strategies for programs and events and social media presence for Office of Student Engagement.
• Develop, maintain, and annually update the Student Engagement Guide.
• Manage the student engagement and club/organization budgets.
• Implement, coordinate and oversee on-campus food service.
• Implement a wide variety of events, activities and programs with a broad appeal to a residential student population.
• Coordinate, in collaboration with Recruiting, new student engagement activities for fall and spring semesters.
• Plan and conduct seminars, conferences, and workshops in compliance with the Drug Free Campus Act for students, staff, and faculty.
• Assist in the development of tools for assessing student organization needs, measuring the achievement of student learning outcomes, and ensuring high quality programming.
• Coordinate and monitor student elections.
• Process purchase orders for Student Engagement Office.
• Develop and maintain a Student Engagement Newsletter each semester.
• Work with the Intramural Coordinator to engage students in the Intramural Sports program.
• Assist standing Committee chairpersons with annual events such as Honors Day, Graduation, Student Success Symposium, Veterans Day, and 1st Generation Activities.
• Coordinate Voter's registration/Constitution Day and civic engagement.
• Plan a Student Leadership Retreat and coordinate student involvement at annual ADSAA Student Leadership Institute.
• Serves on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution when appointed or when elected.
• Alert supervisor of any issues in need of upper management attention.
• Supervise work-study students.
• Partner with Athletics Coordinator to coordinate and promote student attendance at athletic events such as Homecoming Week and other student spirit initiatives.
• Assist with new student orientation programming to ensure a smooth transition for new students.
• Manage student life spaces such as Hawks Lounge, Student Union, residence hall lounges, etc., ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and appropriate availability of supplies and resources.
• Track student activity participation, assess programming impact, and contribute to departmental strategic planning.
• Discern when confidentiality in work needs to be maintained and maintain that confidentiality.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.
• Perform related work as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years administrative support experience in a community college setting is required.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs for basic computer work (i.e. Word, Excel) is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments.

• Successful experience in planning activities and programs for undergraduate students.
• Significant experience as a member of and leader of student clubs and organizations in a college community.
• High level of initiative, planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Extensive experience using positive personal relationship and community building skills to motivate exceptional performance with student leaders and community members.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of community college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Current knowledge of appropriate federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing Title IV and other financial aid.
• Knowledge of Banner/Ellucian system or a related program.
• Knowledge of generally accepted office practices and procedures, including records management
• Knowledge of common business processes.
• Skill in operating a mouse to control a computer.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Skill in utilizing a phone system.
• Skill in operating printer, copy machine, fax.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to document instructions.
• Ability to make decisions based on correspondence, data or other information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to check/verify information.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills
• Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A keen attention to detail.
• Customer Service Orientation- A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA , by calling , or by using information available on SACSCOC's website ( ). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282

• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site