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Coordinator of Campus Engagement & Residential Experience in Lakewood, New Jersey at Georgian Court University

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Georgian Court University
Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States
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Job Description

The Coordinator of Campus Engagement & Residential Experience is a live-in professional staff member responsible for cultivating student belonging, leadership development, and campus-wide engagement. This role serves as the primary advisor to the Student Government Association and supports the development of a vibrant co-curricular environment for both residential and commuter students.

Working collaboratively with the Director and Assistant Director of Campus Life, the Coordinator advances engagement initiatives, supports residential community development, and maintains a visible and approachable presence within the campus community.

Essential Functions:

Student Engagement & Programming

  • Design and implement campus-wide engagement initiatives that serve both residential and commuter students.
  • Coordinate signature events, traditions, and leadership experiences.
  • Support development and recognition of student organizations.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to create high-impact co-curricular experiences.
  • Utilize engagement tracking platforms to monitor participation and identify gaps in involvement.
  • Serve as primary advisor to the Campus Activities Board.
  • Design and coordinate engagement initiatives that foster belonging and support retention among key student populations, including first-generation students, VAMOS participants, and other student groups, with a focus on sustained engagement beyond the first year.

    • Student Government & Leadership Development

  • Serve as primary advisor to the Student Government Association.
  • Support SGA executive board development and leadership training.
  • Guide constitutional processes, elections, and governance practices.
  • Collaborate with Assistant Director to ensure fiscal accountability of SGA funds.
  • Facilitate leadership workshops and retreats for student leaders.

    • Residential Community Engagement (Live-In)

  • Maintain a visible and accessible presence within the residential community.
  • Support community-building initiatives in collaboration with Graduate Assistant Hall Directors.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide student support as needed.
  • Promote a residential environment aligned with community standards and institutional values.

    • Collaboration & Retention Support

  • Partner with Student Affairs to integrate engagement into broader retention efforts.
  • Develop targeted engagement initiatives for commuter and residential students.
  • Support outreach to under-engaged student populations.

    • Administrative Support

  • Assist with coordination of major campus events.
  • Support training and development of student leaders and graduate staff.
  • Contribute to assessment efforts and participation reporting.

    • Qualifications and Retirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 1–3 years professional experience in student engagement or residence life.
  • Experience advising student organizations or student government.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership development skills.
  • Ability to reside on campus and participate in evening/weekend programming and on-call rotation.
  • Spanish language a plus

    • **MUST BE US WORK AUTHORIZED**

    Job Location

    Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States

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