Student Engagement Navigator

The Student Engagement Navigator provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive student engagement program that enhances student belonging, supports persistence, and contributes to CBC’s Drive to 55 goals. The coordinator manages student organizations, leadership initiatives, major events, and co-curricular learning opportunities, ensuring inclusivity and access for diverse student populations.

• Develop and implement CBC’s student engagement curriculum, including evening, weekend, and residence-life–adjacent programs.
• Advise, train, and support student organizations; oversee registration, travel, risk management, and budgets for student groups.
• Coordinate campus-wide events, traditions, and student leadership development programs to include the sites and online students.
• Partner with Residence Life to create living-learning and community-building experiences.
• Lead assessment and reporting of student engagement outcomes; track metrics aligned to CCSSE benchmarks and Drive to 55 goals.
• Promote student activities through marketing, social media, and event platforms.
• Maintain compliance with FERPA, Clery Act, and institutional policies.
• Supervise and mentor student workers and interns assigned to Student Activities.
• Serve as a resource for engaging all students, ensuring participation opportunities for commuter, part-time, dual credit, adult learners, online, and first-generation students.
• Participate in the professional staff on-call duty rotation for responding to lock-outs, incidents and crisis in both the apartments and Benton Hall.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life and Student Engagement.
• Supervise Resident Advisors and Student Activities Staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related field.

• Minimum of 1-year professional experience in student activities, leadership, residence life, or related field. A Student Affairs in Higher Education practicum or internship from an accredited university can be substituted for 1-year of professional experience.
• Experience in event planning, student activities advising, and program assessment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, higher education CRMs, and social media platforms.

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related discipline.

• Experience working in community colleges or with first-generation, commuter, dual credit, and/or part-time students.
• Familiarity with CCSSE/CCCSE engagement frameworks.

• Will participate in Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and in compliance with SACSCOC.
• Will participate in college responsibilities such as the Institutional Effectiveness Committee, Task Force,etc.

Some travel between sites may be necessary, as well as travel to conferences for training purposes.

This position operates in a fast-paced, student-centered environment with frequent evening and weekend activities. CBC carts may be used for event support (training required).