University of California, Irvine·Irvine, California
The Student Engagement Coordinator will support campus life development initiatives and coordinate student-focused programs. They will assist in the daily administrative operations of the department to ensure effective service delivery.
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S.
News & World Report.
The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.
Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.
It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Your Role on the Team
Manage and coordinate Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) signature programs and events, including Cup of SOAR, SOAR Open House, quarterly SOARing Through Finals, End-of-Year Celebration, and the SOAR Intern Program. Serve as an advisor for the Native American Recruitment & Retention Initiative (NARRI) and oversee non-traditional campus visit programs and activities. Manage the laptop loan program, including tracking reservations, coordinating equipment availability, and troubleshooting technical issues in partnership with OIT. Supervise and provide guidance to a team of eight student employees, including three paid student staff and five interns. Coordinate student programming, provide day-to-day oversight of program operations, and support student staff in the successful execution of SOAR initiatives.
What It Takes to be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience coordinating programs, events, or student-focused initiatives in a higher education or community setting. Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and provide guidance to student employees or interns. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, events, and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, campus partners, and diverse communities. Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Temporary Employment This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department.
Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements.
Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.
The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment.
Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates.
When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Applicants with prior employment with UC or UC Irvine, please include this work experience on both your application and resume.
Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.
Parking Information All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
The role requires a candidate capable of performing student life development tasks as specified by the department. Applicants should be prepared to work in an on-site capacity at the UCI campus.
Market context
Temporary student engagement coordinator roles in California often draw applicants with student affairs, campus programming, or community-building experience. Competition may center on demonstrated student life development skills and the ability to work on-site at the UCI campus; tailor your application to those responsibilities and explain relevant programs you have supported. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.