Student Engagement Specialist

Title: Student Engagement Specialist

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience; max $18.56

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reynolds is currently seeking a Student Engagement Specialist to support exceptional student programs and services by providing information, guidance, and oversight in the areas of student engagement programs, club sports and recreational activities.

Reynolds Gymnasium Operations and Programming

• Oversee Reynolds Gymnasium activity, check in, and usage procedure at the Parham Road campus.
• Gather and file completed Assumption of Risk (AOR) forms from gym users and activity participants; routinely enter and maintain AOR data as received
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the Reynolds Gym and storage areas for the Parham Road campus. Submit maintenance and facilities requests as needed.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of available games, equipment, program supply, and resources for the Reynolds Gym, club sports, and recreational activities.
• Communicate any changes in the activity schedule or operating hours with the Student Engagement team.
• Coordinate routine safety inspections and repairs with outside vendor and/or facilities (depending on scope).
• Coordinate recreation programming that may include not limited to club sport interest sessions, pick up games, "stress-less" programming prior to exam periods, collaborative programming with Student Support Services, etc.

Mascot Program

• Facilitate the mascot request and scheduling process.
• Recruit, audition, train, and onboard student staff to perform our fun and dynamic mascot.
• Serve as handler for appearances at campus and off-campus events.
• Take and upload photos and video from mascot appearances for future marketing and promotion; plan and implement a timeline of social media posts for various appearances.
• Prepare mascot costume, supply and equipment prior to each mascot appearance; prepare travel bag (if needed).
• Perform routine cleaning procedures on the mascot costume; organize and tidy changing space at the Parham Road campus.

Club Sports & Recreational Activities

• Serve as the default advisor and facilitator to all club sports.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and onboarding of new club sports and their captains.
• Enter event reservation requests as needed via the Ad Astra Scheduling platform for recreational activities.
• Manage and enter all club sport and recreational activities on the college calendar (Cascade).
• Identify vendors, gather quotes and submit funding requests for recreational activities and on behalf of club sports for equipment or materials needed.
• Gather and maintain club sport records including contact information, list of captains, membership roster, activity participation, etc.
• Create print and digital media content publicizing club sports and recreational activities.

Other Duties: Assist with other duties and tasks as assigned, which may include work at other campuses and locations as assigned

• Provide front desk coverage, receive visitors and respond to questions at Student Engagement Center and/or Reynolds Gymnasium as assigned. Engage in appropriate timely follow up and provide written and/or oral responses to students and colleagues.
• Participate in department, division or college-wide activities determined by the Director and/or Dean of Students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally in person, over the phone, and through email.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a customer-focused, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to independently manage student spaces and related activities.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and common software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrable skills and proficiency with Canva and/or social media platforms.

Additional Considerations:

• Demonstrable experience successfully working with multi-generational and diverse populations. Current work experience working in a college environment and working with sport, recreation and/or mascot activities.
• Demonstrable skills and proficiency with Canva and/or social media platforms.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $18,560