Engagement and Belonging Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support multi-ethnic students in cultivating a sense of belonging through individual coaching and consultations
• Conduct direct outreach to historically underrepresented multi-ethnic students
• Develop and present programming focused on student retention, engagement, and belonging
• Coordinate a student peer mentoring program
• Supervise four undergraduate student engagement assistants
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student success
• Assist with organizing meetings for prospective students, families, and counselors

Requirements

• Master's degree
• One year of experience working with U.S. racially/ethnically underrepresented students
• One year of experience in academic coaching, mentoring, teaching, or program development with high school or college students
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related academic field
• Three years of experience working with U.S. racially/ethnically underrepresented students
• Three years of experience in academic coaching, mentoring, or programming for college students
• Demonstrated experience designing strategies for the retention and academic success of underrepresented students
• Experience using active learning techniques and managing data
• Experience with recruitment initiatives and public presentation
• Knowledge of FERPA and experience managing confidential records

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and holidays

About the Company

The University of Dayton is a Catholic, Marianist institution committed to the dignity of every human being. We seek to increase diversity in all its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community.