Student Engagement Specialist III (TRIO Student Support Services)

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Student Engagement Specialist is responsible for managing the operational aspects of the TRIO Student Support Services program, including daily operations, grant management, data collection and compliance, student advising, and program assessment. This position serves as the operational lead for the department, collaborating closely with the Director on budget development, reporting, and strategic planning, and assumes department leadership in the Director’s absence.

What You Will Do

The Engagement Specialist provides direct student support through advising and retention initiatives and contributes to recruitment, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts to promote student persistence and success. Essential duties and responsibilities include daily operations, data management, assessment, and compliance, student success, advisement, and programming, and student personnel supervision and leadership.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate should have a strong ability to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Grade 6 (Salaried)

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits and perks
  • Full-time and part-time employee benefits
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer
  • Affirmative steps to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants
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