Job Details

Student Engagement Support Specialist (Temp, PT)

Position Number: 7055206
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Student Engagement Support Specialist (Temp, PT)

Position Title: Student Engagement Support Specialist (Temp, PT)

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time

Department: Student Life

Campus: West Hills Center

Salary Grade: N/A

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter, and resume by no later than 4/20/26. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. but this schedule could be adjusted for events and needs.

General Summary: The Student Engagement Support Specialist promotes, coordinates, and administers co-curricular programs, events, and activities that enhance student involvement outside of the classroom. This role supports recreational, social, cultural, and educational programming; advises and assists student clubs and organizations; and collaborates on campus-wide and college-wide initiatives.
The position serves on-campus and virtual students at the West Hills Center.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in student engagement, event planning, student programming, or student services
Experience in a college or higher education setting preferred
Technological proficiency with student engagement platforms, virtual programming tools, and basic marketing systems
Ability and willingness to travel to other college locations as needed
Ability to work evening hours based on student and center needs

Working Conditions

Regular on-site presence at the assigned campus is required
Evening work required based on student access and programming needs
Travel to other college locations and travel with students for events may be required

Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Programming & Engagement

Plan, coordinate, and implement co-curricular programs and events for center-based, on-campus, virtual, and evening students
Explore, develop, and execute opportunities for both active and passive student engagement
Assist with campus-wide and college-wide initiatives such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and major student celebrations
Publicize and promote events using inclusive and engaging marketing strategies
Collaborate with Student Life & Engagement staff across campuses and centers to ensure equitable access to programming

Student Organization Support

Support and advise student clubs and organizations in planning and delivering quality programming
Provide guidance on event logistics, engagement strategies, and departmental procedures
Collaborate with student leaders, faculty, and staff to produce joint programming across the College

Operational & Administrative Support

Assist with the operation of the Campus Cupboard and Closet at the Allegheny Campus
Order supplies, materials, and equipment for events, programming, and Campus Cupboard operations
Supervise, mentor, and support student employees and student leaders
Attend departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings
Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding student engagement programs, services, and resources

Job Open Date: 4/1/2026

Job Close Date:

Benefits:

Job Category: Administrators

Job Slot: -

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.

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