Student Engagement Fellow
Williamsport, PA
Full Time
Staff
Entry Level
Lycoming College is hiring a Student Engagement Fellow to join our Academic Services team
Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Student Engagement Fellow role. With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.
The Student Engagement Fellow assists in creating, enhancing, and implementing student programs and activities to foster student engagement. This position supports the efforts of the Dean of Students and the Coordinator of Student Engagement, involving assistance with evening and weekend programming, contributing to student organization advising and development, and support with event planning. The Student Engagement Fellow also helps organize and plan various Student Life divisional events. A key aspect of this role is being attuned to the needs and experiences of Lycoming’s diverse community and adept at supporting and enhancing the campus experience for all.
This position is a full-time 11-month benefits eligible position that is designed to be a one-year position with the ability for re-evaluation at the end of that year term.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required.
Other Requirements:
A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check by guidelines by the College’s insurance.
Experience and Qualifications:
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.
Candidates who apply by June 16th, 2025, will receive priority. Compensation details will be shared with applicants who are invited to the first-round interview.
Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Student Engagement Fellow role. With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.
The Student Engagement Fellow assists in creating, enhancing, and implementing student programs and activities to foster student engagement. This position supports the efforts of the Dean of Students and the Coordinator of Student Engagement, involving assistance with evening and weekend programming, contributing to student organization advising and development, and support with event planning. The Student Engagement Fellow also helps organize and plan various Student Life divisional events. A key aspect of this role is being attuned to the needs and experiences of Lycoming’s diverse community and adept at supporting and enhancing the campus experience for all.
This position is a full-time 11-month benefits eligible position that is designed to be a one-year position with the ability for re-evaluation at the end of that year term.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
- Assist in supporting Student Life programming initiatives that serve and respect all students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist in overseeing evening and weekend programming sponsored by the department and student clubs and organizations, which reflects the diversity of the students and fosters a sense of belonging.
- 3.Assist in promoting and disseminating information about programs, activities, and events, including the semiweekly Weekly Happenings
- Assist students with logistics for campus programs and activities, including planning for catering, facility use, public safety, buildings and grounds and special equipment; assist with event set up and clean up; aid in parking arrangements, technical requirements, and staffing; attend events and provide on-site assistance.
- Assist students in coordinating student travel, including reservations, driving, and preparing trip itineraries.
- Work collaboratively with other Student Life departments to promote student engagement and support for clubs and organizations that nurture inclusion and a sense of connection to the campus and community.
- Assist the Coordinator of Student Engagement in executing monthly Service Saturday and Community Service programming.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required.
Other Requirements:
A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check by guidelines by the College’s insurance.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and belonging.
- Familiarity with or desire to learn basic student leadership development theories.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Keen ability to give attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently on some assignments and projects, as well as collaboratively.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications and an aptitude for technology.
- Desire and ability to learn new software applications is required.
- Ability to work with all students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members with the utmost respect to who they are as individuals (in their identities and experiences).
- Effective and professional interpersonal skills (listening, verbal/non-verbal and written communication skills).
- Ability to develop effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills that are fair and equitable.
- Ability to manage individual, group and organizational interactions.
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available.
- Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
- Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 14 holidays per year
- Summer hours
- 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
- Use of the campus Library
Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.
Candidates who apply by June 16th, 2025, will receive priority. Compensation details will be shared with applicants who are invited to the first-round interview.
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