Coordinator, Student Engagement

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities: Monitors, advises, and assists student organizations with membership, activity planning, and execution of activities. Serves as the liaison for club advisors and develops ongoing training for advisors. Develops and coordinates a comprehensive program of educational, social, and cultural events for the student body. Plans and executes large annual programs such as "Welcome Week," "Homecoming," and "Pirate Fest" for students, families, and community members. Works collaboratively with marketing to effectively promote and publicize programs, events, and services. Serves as the advisor for the Student Government Association. Attends local, district, and state meetings as needed. Oversees the student engagement budget, including preparing budgetary requests, managing club funding requests, and effectively managing the approved budget. Works with outside vendors and contractors to negotiate agreements to ensure the lowest cost and highest quality of service for student events. Supervises and directs student and staff volunteers at large student events. Assists with the oversight of the Student Ambassador program. Assists with the planning and execution of College-wide student events such as Pirate Path, Pirate Saturday, Lumberjack Festival, FAFSA Nights, Financial Aid Day, and Commencement, and other related events. Oversees and manages the Pensacola Campus Student Center Game Room. Works with department heads to coordinate service-learning opportunities. Works collaboratively with College offices and departments to plan events such as receptions, induction ceremonies, award ceremonies, study sessions, speaker series, and other special academic events. Collaborates with local community organizations to create and execute volunteer opportunities for students. Compiles data and maintains a record of student engagement hours and activities for statistical analysis and reporting. Participates in College functions and committees as appropriate. Represents the College at community functions as needed. Responsible for knowing and conforming to all safety practices and regulations that apply to this specific area and position. Unsafe conditions should be reported to the immediate supervisor and to the Pensacola State College Police Department/Public Safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: Required to work flexible times, including nights and weekends, to meet position needs. Practice strong organizational and fiscal management skills in handling departmental budgets. Possess strong verbal and written communications skills. Oversee use of the office and related equipment. Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of a diverse student population. Establish and maintain knowledge of college policies and procedures. Provide excellent customer service through the use of appropriate written and verbal communication including, but not limited to, using the telephone, email, voicemail, and written correspondence. Ability to create and make presentations to individuals and/or groups. May be required to lift, move, carry or handle objects up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis. Regular and consistent attendance, as well as punctuality, are essential to fulfilling the requirements of this job. In-district and overnight travel required. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working in an educational environment with students, faculty, and administrators. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment. Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience in student activities, student engagement, service learning, event planning, and/or programming in a higher education setting. ANNUAL SALARY: $40,800.00 – $45,800.00 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For questions or to request assistance with uploading supplemental materials, please contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin May 11, 2026. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by May 10, 2026. Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida's Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific. Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504. Located on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers ─ Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College. By joining the PSC family, you connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. Explore our employment opportunities today.