Student Engagement Specialist (Student Funded FT)
About this role
Position Title: Student Engagement Specialist (Student Funded FT)
Employment Type: Student Funded Full-Time
Department: Student Life
Campus: Boyce Campus
Salary Grade: Admin 12 - $46,390
Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)
Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than 7/28/26. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.
Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department. Travel to other college locations is expected.
General Summary: This position serves a vital role in enhancing student experience by developing, coordinating, and implementing a diverse blend of programs and services that support the social, cultural, personal, and professional growth for a wide range of students. The position focuses on fostering community, promoting student engagement, and supporting various student organizations and events. The position will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build a vibrant, inclusive, and enriching campus culture through student activities, clubs, cultural initiatives, and more.
Requirements: Education and Experience: An associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree is preferred) in communication or a related field. A minimum of one year of related experience. Competencies: · Strong knowledge of social media platforms, graphic design platforms, and general technology, including Microsoft Office. · Good interpersonal communication, people, and leadership skills. · Strong experience coordinating student programs, advising student organizations, honor societies, and publishing publications for the newspaper and/or publicity, tangibly and/or virtually. · Strong knowledge of marketing, public relations, club organizations, and/or athletics. · Experience in a higher education and college setting · Technologically literate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Organization, department, and general office operations, services, procedures, and policies; financial rules, regulations, laws, and procedures and maintenance equipment procedures and the ability to multitask, adhere to budgets, and insurance regulations. Skills and Abilities: · Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. · Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a variety of settings. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. · Proficiency in social media management, digital marketing, and content creation. · Work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. · Familiarity with student engagement and co-curricular program development. · Commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive campus environment. · Work with a diverse student population.
Duties:
Job Open Date: 7/9/2026
Job Close Date:
Benefits: At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees’ personal and professional well-being:
Job Category: Administrators
Job Slot: S027
Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.
Company at a glance
The Community College of Allegheny County is the largest institution of postsecondary higher education in Pennsylvania. The college serves nearly 30,000 credit students through more than 150 degree and certificate programs and offers thousands of lifelong learning non-credit and workforce development courses to 17,000 students annually. Incorporating a learning-centered environment committed to the future of the region, CCAC continues to expand its reach through innovative programming and accessible instruction offered via convenient day, evening, weekend and online courses.
With four campuses and four centers serving Allegheny County and surrounding communities,CCAC endeavors to fulfill its mission to provide affordableaccess to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society
Top Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Vacation
- Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- State-defined Benefit Pension
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Waivers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Perks & Rewards
- Free Employee Parking
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