Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions

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Maryville University | St. Louis, Missouri

Full-Time Staff Position

Create Experiences. Build Community. Inspire Belonging.

At Maryville University, we believe that a vibrant campus experience is essential to student success. We're seeking an energetic, collaborative, and student-centered Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions who is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that bring students together, strengthen community, and cultivate a true sense of belonging. In this role, you'll help shape many of the traditions that define the Maryville experience-from Welcome Week and Homecoming to Spring Fling, involvement fairs, and innovative campus engagement initiatives. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to student leaders, mentor emerging campus influencers, and collaborate across the university to create experiences that students remember long after graduation.

If you're someone who thrives on building relationships, planning memorable events, mentoring student leaders, and making a lasting impact on campus culture, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the Coordinator of Student Engagement & Campus Traditions, you'll play an integral role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community.

• Serve as the primary advisor for CONNECT (Committee on New N' Existing Campus Traditions), Maryville's student programming board.
• Mentor student leaders through event planning, leadership development, organizational management, and collaborative decision-making.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop future student leaders who help shape the Maryville experience.

Create Signature Campus Experiences

You'll lead or support many of Maryville's most recognizable campus traditions, including:

• Welcome Week
• Homecoming
• Spring Fling
• Involvement Fair
• Engagement Party
• Cultural Festivals
• Dialogue Exchanges
• Maryville After Dark
• Not So Scaryville
• Admissions and visit day programming
• Commuter Connect initiatives

From concept through execution, you'll help create engaging, high-quality experiences that encourage students to get involved and build lasting connections.

Foster Campus Belonging

• Collaborate with campus partners to develop recognition days, heritage month celebrations, and belonging initiatives.
• Help ensure programs are welcoming, accessible, and reflective of Maryville's diverse student community.
• Build intentional opportunities for students to connect with one another and with campus resources.

Supervise & Mentor Student Employees

• Lead, coach, and develop Front Desk student employees and graduate interns.
• Oversee scheduling, training, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Support student-led marketing and engagement teams, including the Content Collective and Creative Crew.
• Guide student employees in creating engaging communications and promoting campus traditions.

Use Data to Improve Student Engagement

• Assess program effectiveness through participation data and student feedback.
• Identify trends that strengthen student engagement and belonging.
• Partner with colleagues to continuously enhance programs and the overall student experience.

Steward Resources Responsibly

• Manage assigned programming budgets.
• Coordinate vendors, logistics, timelines, and operational planning to ensure successful events and responsible financial stewardship.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines creativity with organization and enjoys helping students grow as leaders.

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Student Development, or related field preferred)
• Experience in student engagement, campus activities, event planning, student organization advising, or related work (graduate assistantships and internships welcomed)
• Strong relationship-building and leadership development skills
• Experience planning engaging programs or large-scale events
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort using technology platforms such as Anthology, Asana, Slack, Canva, Canvas, or similar systems
• Experience using assessment and data to improve programs and student outcomes
• Commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive experiences for students from all backgrounds
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate university vehicles

Why Maryville?

At Maryville University, our mission is simple:

Learn Deeply. Serve Boldly. Lead with Heart.

Our employees play a critical role in helping students discover who they are, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for lives of purpose and impact.

As part of the Center for Student Engagement & Belonging, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape traditions that become lifelong memories
• Mentor and develop student leaders
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues across campus
• Create innovative programming that strengthens student success
• Make a visible impact on campus culture and community

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 annually
• Actual compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits Highlights

• Maryville University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees enjoy access to:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with 100% University matching up to 9% contributions
• University-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 18 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 4 personal days
• Full/Partial Tuition waived for employees and eligible dependents
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Free parking, fitness center access, and other campus perks