JOB TITLE: ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT: STUDENT AFFAIRS
SALARY RANGE: $43,888 - $45,000 FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Engagement
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12-month position/PEERS
Position Summary
The Engagement Coordinator plays an important role in creating a vibrant, welcoming, and connected student experience at Ozarks Tech. This position helps students find meaningful ways to get involved by supporting student clubs, developing leadership opportunities, and coordinating engagement initiatives across campuses and online.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to create programs and experiences that foster belonging, leadership, and community. The position requires a highly organized professional who can coordinate multiple programs, events, and timelines while maintaining a smooth and consistent student experience. Whether mentoring student leaders, supporting campus events and traditions, or expanding engagement opportunities beyond the Springfield campus, the ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple initiatives that strengthen student life across the college.
Essential Job Duties
- Co-lead the Student Engagement Network (SEN) to foster collaboration, leadership, and innovation in student life programming.
- Design and deliver leadership development opportunities, workshops, and progressive training for student club leaders and other engaged students.
- Develop and manage civic engagement initiatives, including volunteerism and service-learning opportunities that connect students with their communities.
- Serve as a liaison to support and expand student engagement opportunities at campuses and centers outside of Springfield.
- Oversee the administration of student club support, including registration, funding, event planning, advisor support, orientation, and ongoing advising.
- Supervise the student club workspace in the Plaster Student Union, ensuring it remains a welcoming and functional space for student leaders.
- Coordinate procurement and financial processes for student clubs, ensuring compliance with college policies.
- Coordinate appearances of the Ozzy mascot, including event scheduling, uniform maintenance, and student performer support.
- Assist with logistics and administrative support for major student events and campus traditions.
- Use CRM data to track participation trends, assess impact, and support proactive outreach strategies to increase engagement across all Ozarks Tech campuses and online.
- Collaborate with departments across the college to ensure student activities align with institutional policies and priorities.
- Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
- Comply with college policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning or 3 years of experience in a student engagement role.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong critical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in event planning and student programming.
- Proficiency in record-keeping and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and resources effectively.
- Experience with creative endeavors.
Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Experience working within student activities or student engagement in a collegiate setting.
- Demonstrated experience in student programming.
- Creative mindset with a passion for student development.
Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
- Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
- Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
- Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
- Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
- College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
