How to Apply
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- Specific interest in this position, and;
- Skills and experience that directly relate to this position
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Job Summary
The Student Engagement and Outreach Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment for students within the School of Kinesiology. You will oversee student organizations, coordinating outreach programs, and supporting key academic and social events. The coordinator will collaborate with various departments to enhance student engagement, promote student success, and uphold the institution's core values. Full job description can be found here.
Reports to the Senior Director of Undergraduate Student Affairs & Strategic Engagement Initiatives.
Who We Are
The School of Kinesiology is currently the fourth largest school at the University of Michigan - the top public research institution in the country. Currently, we have three undergraduate majors, five graduate degree programs, and 30 research labs and centers. We are proud to occupy the fully renovated School of Kinesiology Building, a 221,600 gross square foot space adjacent to the Diag. It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; check out our facts and figures here!
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and parental leave
- University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
Responsibilities*
- Student Organization Management (40%)
- Oversee all aspects of health science and general Kinesiology student organizations.
- Help create new student organizations, ensuring alignment with institutional policies.
- Provide guidance on event planning, budgeting, and organizational structure.
- Support intergroup conflict resolution and advise on recruitment strategies.
- Manage Student Services Office (SSO) compliance and maintain accurate membership data.
- Student Outreach and Support (30%)
- Coordinate student outreach programming in collaboration with marketing, communications, and the student affairs team
- Coordinate on aspects of the new student orientation experience including peer advisor training, the on-campus new student experience, supervising a staff of peer advisors, and scheduling each session.
- Develop and implement an assessment plan to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and engagement events.
- Collaborate with a student affairs team to plan and deliver a speaker series that enriches students through engaging programs focused on academic skill development, career readiness, pre-health exploration, global engagement, community building, and final exam preparation.
- Maintain visibility throughout the School of Kinesiology and the University by attending key university functions.
- Participate and serve on university and school-wide committees.
- You will back up the Front Desk in OSA and will be cross-trained on the functions of the Office of Student Affairs to provide support as needed.
- Programmatic Support (25%)
- Coordinate major events, including Welcome Week, Parent and Family Weekend, the Final Exam Cram, the Grad Farewell Lunch, and mid-semester student social and academic outreach programs.
- Order food and supplies for smaller OUSA events and develop a strong working relationship with the Events and Alumni Engagement Manager.
- Assist with recruitment visits and special events, including prospective student days, campus days, the annual career fair, orientation, commencement, and other events sponsored and/or supported by OUSA.
- Reconcile P-Card and submit participant lists.
- Other Duties (5%)
- Including special projects that support the mission and goals of the Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 or more years of experience in student affairs, student engagement, or a related area (Experience as a student leader is included).
- High level of proficiency with technology and software, which could include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The general salary range for this position is $57,000 - $60,000 with eligibility to participate in the school's 2026 merit program. An offer may be extended outside of this range based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Benefits are included with this position.
You will have the potential for a hybrid schedule with a remote option up to 2 days/week (with Wednesdays being a required in-office day). Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on our needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.