Student Engagement Partner
Nicolet College
Job Description
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Strategic Enrollment, the Student Engagement Partner is responsible for fostering student interaction with college services, creating a vibrant campus experience, and supporting Nicolet College’s Core Ability development with post-secondary students. The Student Engagement Manager supports student clubs, Student Leadership Council and is responsible for the associated budget management. This position is also responsible for leading the college’s co-curricular assessment team and other interdepartmental efforts to drive meaningful student engagement. Developing offerings to assist in the professional growth of students and support experiential learning opportunities, the Student Engagement Manager will lead interdepartmental work to create a meaningful student experience outside of the classroom, whether on campus or remote. While providing both leadership on campus and direct service to students, this position plays a critical role in supporting student persistence outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
(This list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.)
Student Engagement
•Create and implement innovative co-curricular activities and engagement opportunities that support student success and align with institutional and academic program outcomes.
•Lead a team of colleagues to maintain co-curricular assessment planning and continuous improvement towards improving students’ academic outcomes.
•Build participation in the Student Leadership Council (SLC), and mentor SLC and Leadership Board members on topics such as organizational strategy, budget management, and operations.
•Oversee student participation in Wisconsin Student Government by recruiting, mentoring, and supporting students in the governor and lieutenant governor roles and guiding them in fulfilling their responsibilities.
•Collaborate with the college’s career services to enhance students’ access to professional and career development.
•Facilitate extra-curricular activities across campus and remotely.
Student Life
•Oversee the operation of student clubs, provide support and direction to club advisors on program planning, ensure compliance with procedures for requesting and disbursing funds.
•Implement a communication plan with students, employees, and community members regarding activities and events.
•Managing complex scheduling needs, optimizing engagement through intentional event and activity scheduling.
•Participate in appropriate state-called meetings and professional development activities.
•Document student feedback through surveys, focus groups for purposes of continuous improvement.
•Identify challenges to student success and ensure access to resources to support retention, persistence, and completion.
•Develop budgets, track revenue and expenses including grant management.
•Leading student workers and volunteers.
•Identify and share best practices for student employment that enhance Core Ability development and career readiness, ensuring these strategies are implemented across campus.
•Plan, implement, and assess major campus events and traditions.
•Lead the evaluation efforts of student engagement operations using identified key performance indicators to impact student success.
•Lead and cultivate a vibrant student activities and engagement program, through collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, that positively contributes to student success, retention, and to the College’s mission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of the Wisconsin Technical College System, Nicolet College offerings, and community resources and partnerships.
•Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
•High degree of creativity, independent judgment, and enthusiasm for students.
•Demonstrated initiative and decision-making skills.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Well-developed planning, organization, and time management skills.
•Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
•Ability to think creatively and promote innovative thinking among peers.
•Proven success in prioritizing activities, coaching on budgetary matters, and managing multiple tasks effectively.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail and must be able to consistently perform complex tasks without error.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, printers/copiers, reports, and files.
•The employee will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write.
•The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms.
•The employee must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 25 pounds of general office items.
•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.
•This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree.
•Four years of experience engaging and collaborating with diverse groups in a professional setting
•Six months of experience in Project Management, lead project work or similar experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s Degree
•Three years related work experience, preferably in a community college or university setting.
Compensation:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Procedure:
Apply at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a cover letter addressing how your background and experience are consistent with the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and unofficial college transcripts. Applications received by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13th, 2025, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Strategic Enrollment, the Student Engagement Partner is responsible for fostering student interaction with college services, creating a vibrant campus experience, and supporting Nicolet College’s Core Ability development with post-secondary students. The Student Engagement Manager supports student clubs, Student Leadership Council and is responsible for the associated budget management. This position is also responsible for leading the college’s co-curricular assessment team and other interdepartmental efforts to drive meaningful student engagement. Developing offerings to assist in the professional growth of students and support experiential learning opportunities, the Student Engagement Manager will lead interdepartmental work to create a meaningful student experience outside of the classroom, whether on campus or remote. While providing both leadership on campus and direct service to students, this position plays a critical role in supporting student persistence outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
(This list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.)
Student Engagement
•Create and implement innovative co-curricular activities and engagement opportunities that support student success and align with institutional and academic program outcomes.
•Lead a team of colleagues to maintain co-curricular assessment planning and continuous improvement towards improving students’ academic outcomes.
•Build participation in the Student Leadership Council (SLC), and mentor SLC and Leadership Board members on topics such as organizational strategy, budget management, and operations.
•Oversee student participation in Wisconsin Student Government by recruiting, mentoring, and supporting students in the governor and lieutenant governor roles and guiding them in fulfilling their responsibilities.
•Collaborate with the college’s career services to enhance students’ access to professional and career development.
•Facilitate extra-curricular activities across campus and remotely.
Student Life
•Oversee the operation of student clubs, provide support and direction to club advisors on program planning, ensure compliance with procedures for requesting and disbursing funds.
•Implement a communication plan with students, employees, and community members regarding activities and events.
•Managing complex scheduling needs, optimizing engagement through intentional event and activity scheduling.
•Participate in appropriate state-called meetings and professional development activities.
•Document student feedback through surveys, focus groups for purposes of continuous improvement.
•Identify challenges to student success and ensure access to resources to support retention, persistence, and completion.
•Develop budgets, track revenue and expenses including grant management.
•Leading student workers and volunteers.
•Identify and share best practices for student employment that enhance Core Ability development and career readiness, ensuring these strategies are implemented across campus.
•Plan, implement, and assess major campus events and traditions.
•Lead the evaluation efforts of student engagement operations using identified key performance indicators to impact student success.
•Lead and cultivate a vibrant student activities and engagement program, through collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, that positively contributes to student success, retention, and to the College’s mission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of the Wisconsin Technical College System, Nicolet College offerings, and community resources and partnerships.
•Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
•High degree of creativity, independent judgment, and enthusiasm for students.
•Demonstrated initiative and decision-making skills.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Well-developed planning, organization, and time management skills.
•Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
•Ability to think creatively and promote innovative thinking among peers.
•Proven success in prioritizing activities, coaching on budgetary matters, and managing multiple tasks effectively.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail and must be able to consistently perform complex tasks without error.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, printers/copiers, reports, and files.
•The employee will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write.
•The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms.
•The employee must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 25 pounds of general office items.
•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.
•This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree.
•Four years of experience engaging and collaborating with diverse groups in a professional setting
•Six months of experience in Project Management, lead project work or similar experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s Degree
•Three years related work experience, preferably in a community college or university setting.
Compensation:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Procedure:
Apply at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a cover letter addressing how your background and experience are consistent with the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and unofficial college transcripts. Applications received by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13th, 2025, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.
