Job Profile:
Student Activities and Engagement Specialist 3
Job Family:
Student Activities and Engagement
Time Type:
Full time Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Provides strategic guidance to other student activities and engagement specialists and external stakeholders to design and implement student activities and engagement initiatives.
Job Description:
The Coordinator for Experiential Learning connects students with research, design experiences, faculty mentors, and other opportunities that allow them to apply their knowledge, explore new interests, and develop as emerging professionals. The Coordinator supports some of the Fulton Schools of Engineering’s signature experiential learning programs, including the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI), Master’s Opportunity for Research in Engineering (MORE), and Design Experiences (DI). The position works across the student experience, coordinating programs and events, engaging students and faculty, developing outreach and resources, supporting research pathways, supervising student employees, and using assessment data to strengthen programs and expand participation. This position offers a strong mix of hands-on program leadership and creative problem solving while supporting students in applying their technical knowledge. The Coordinator will help improve how students discover and navigate experiential learning opportunities, strengthen connections with faculty and campus partners, and develop new approaches for reaching students across academic programs and populations.
As part of the Student Success and Engagement team, the Coordinator also contributes to E2 Camp, a cornerstone student retention initiative held in Prescott, Arizona, each July and August. The position requires approximately 6 days of travel and participation during the E2 Camp season. These days are not consecutive and will be determined in coordination with the individual hired.
Position Salary Range:
$54,600 - $57,000 per year; DOE.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Administration
- Coordinate day-to-day operations for FURI, MORE, Design Experiences, and other assigned initiatives
- Coordinate application processes, communications, timelines, student support activities, and program implementation
- Maintain program records, participation data, operational documentation, and annual calendars
- Ensure high-quality participant experience across programs
Research Engagement and Pathway Development
- Develop and implement initiatives that increase awareness of research opportunities
- Coordinate workshops and programming focused on research readiness, proposal development, scholarly communication, and faculty engagement
- Assist students in identifying and navigating research opportunities
- Support development and maintenance of research resources and communications
- Coordinate research-related events, information sessions, and student engagement activities
- Identify opportunities to expand participation in research across student populations and academic programs
Faculty and Partner Engagement
- Coordinate communications with faculty mentors, academic units, and various university partners
- Support engagement of faculty mentors
- Maintain information regarding experiential learning opportunities available to students
- Assist with development of partnerships that expand student access to research experiences
- Represent Student Success and Engagement at related meetings and events
Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Collect and maintain participation, engagement, and outcome data
- Support assessment and evaluation activities within the portfolio
- Assist with reports, presentations, and program summaries
- Monitor and track key performance indicators
- Support continuous improvement efforts through data collection and analysis
Student Employee Supervision
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student employees
- Develop work assignments and establish performance expectations
- Foster opportunities for student leadership development
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop program communications and outreach materials
- Coordinate communications with students, faculty, and partners
- Assist with faculty engagement and partnership activities
Operations and Continuous Improvement
- Support budget tracking, purchasing, and resource management activities
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency
- Assist with implementation of technology and process improvements
- Contribute to documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures
- Support effective use of student employees and shared resources across the portfolio
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with:
- Coordinating programs, projects, or student initiatives
- Supporting research, experiential learning, student success, or related initiatives
- Planning and implementing events, workshops, or student experiences
- Collecting, analyzing, and reporting participation and assessment data
- Managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Using technology to improve program operations and assessment processes
- STEM or related field bachelors degree preferred
Working Environment:
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
Department Statement:
At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation - all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.
The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation’s top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.
We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation’s most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty’s research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 55+ graduate and 28 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.
The Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:
- Cultivate excellence.
- Deliver innovation that matters.
- Encourage bold thinking.
- Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
- Build a foundation for all to be successful.
Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.
Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.
Location:
Campus: Tempe
Funding:
No Federal Funding
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