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Northern Michigan University (NMU) is hiring an Engagement Coordinator to serve as a liaison for the 60-Year Curriculum within the Extended Learning & Community Engagement department. The role involves providing outreach to prospective and current students about lifelong learning opportunities, planning engagement activities, coordinating in-service learning, and managing publicity and events related to the program.

Highlights

Serve as liaison for the 60-Year Curriculum (lifelong learning, micro-credentials, credit & non-credit learning).
Provide outreach regarding flexible, short-term, online credentials and degree offerings.
Plan engagement opportunities and coordinate in-service learning activities.
Manage systems, arrange publicity, speakers/workshops, and physical accommodations.
Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, web-page, social media, and digital office applications.
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
Requires two years of experience working in an educational setting (formal or informal).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with diverse populations.
Target salary range: $43,840 to $47,100; overtime eligible.
Travel requirement of 26-50% for engagement activities.

Engagement Coordinator Full Description

Position Title: Engagement Coordinator

Department: Extended Lrng/Community Engmnt

Term of Assignment: Two-year term

Term End Date, If Applicable: June 30, 2027

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $43,840-$47,100

Travel: 26-50%

Brief Statement of Duties: Serve as the liaison for the 60-Year Curriculum (60-YC) (i.e., lifelong learning, micro-credentials, credit & non-credit learning) through the Extended Learning & Community Engagement (ELCE) department, providing outreach to prospective and current students about flexible, short-term, online credentials and degree offerings. Plan engagement opportunities for students and the general public, coordinate in-service learning, manage systems related to, arrange publicity, speakers/workshops, and physical accommodations as necessary for ELCE and the 60-YC.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area: Any

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

Required Minimum Work Experience: Two years working in an education setting (formal or informal).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

Proficient with technology, e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, web-page, social media, and digital office applications.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with various populations and stakeholder groups.
Ability to promote and market outreach for lifelong learning and the 60YC.
Ability to work in an educational setting and understand current trends and issues in higher education.
Ability to coordinate the planning and delivery of professional learning events.
Ability to engage with others regarding lifelong learning and the 60YC.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Highly organized.
Self-motivated, self-starting, and self-directed.
High degree of professionalism and a desire to work collaboratively with many stakeholders.
Grant writing experience.
Background in marketing or promoting events or programs.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.

Contact Information: Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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