Coordinator of Campus Enrichment and Belonging

COORDINATOR OF CAMPUS ENRICHMENT AND BELONGING

Bridgewater College is seeking a dedicated and passionate Coordinator of Campus Enrichment and Belonging to join our Student Life team. This crucial role is instrumental in cultivating an accepting, inclusive environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging for all students, with a particular focus on enhancing the experience and retention of student populations most at risk for attrition.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of New Student Experiences and Belonging, the Coordinator serves as the primary contact for student programming, with a specialized focus on creating a welcoming and equitable campus for every student. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact student success and well-being.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the College's Eagle Success transition program, including comprehensive oversight of student recruitment, team leader training and development, budget monitoring, retention efforts, and essential data tracking.
• Collaborating closely with the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership to co-advise CEAT (the Campus Engagement and Activities Team) and develop a wide array of campus-wide programs. A special emphasis will be placed on initiatives that promote cultural awareness and identity exploration.
• Providing vital advocacy, support, and guidance to identity-related student organizations, working in conjunction with their primary advisors.
• Acting as a dedicated student advocate, connecting students with relevant campus resources and offering support to individuals of all identities.
• Managing the Center for Community Enrichment, ensuring all programs and initiatives are accessible and equitable for every community member.
• Developing, managing, and implementing strategic communications for the BCVA Student Life social media platforms to ensure clear and effective outreach to both current and new students.
• Participating in and supporting major undergraduate retention events such as Welcome Week, Admitted Students Day, BC Block Party, SpringFest, Summer Orientation, and other significant college events.

Key Responsibilities

Though not a comprehensive list, the main responsibilities of the position include:

• Coordinate and implement the Eagle Success program, including assessing and tracking data.
• Plan, develop, and execute programming to foster student belonging for all while emphasizing specialized support for those at risk for non-retention.
• Manage the Center for Community Enrichment and BCVA Student Life social media accounts.
• Advocate for students by providing support and offering connections with other campus resources.
• Work in collaboration with the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership to advise CEAT and develop and implement programming for all community members with a dedicated focus on cultural awareness and identity exploration.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished, organized, and inclusive leader with a passion for student success. While a comprehensive list of qualifications can be found here, Job Description, the successful candidate will possess the following:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: