Program Manager, Student Engagement

Job Summary
The Program Manager in the Centers for Student Engagement (CSE) is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing co-curricular programs and student leadership initiatives that enhance student involvement, retention, and success. The position collaborates closely with student leaders, campus departments, and community partners to create impactful engagement opportunities, including large-scale events, student organization development, and leadership training. The position ensures alignment with the university's mission to promote student learning, civic engagement, and a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

Develops heritage and awareness initiatives and engagement opportunities that foster a sense of belonging while addressing the academic, personal, and developmental interests of students served.

Manages the designing and implementation of dialogue-focused programming centered on student engagement and success.

Counsels students on navigating social, academic, and institutional dynamics to support their developmental growth, campus integration, and overall sense of belonging.

Facilitates and evaluates programs, services, and resources provided by the department resulting in the recommendation and implementation of changes in policies, procedures, and practices, as necessary, and advises department leadership on program implementation, new initiatives, and special projects.

Collaborates with department leadership and colleagues in the preparation of departmental data and assessment reports.

Engages with department leadership and staff to develop budget plans and monitors expenditures and revenues, as necessary.

Manages and provides operational and administrative direction, establishes priorities, assigns functions, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards. Contributes to management strategy and participates in strategic planning, staffing decisions, policy development, and other key areas.

Recruits and supervises student employees, interns, and graduate assistants in accordance with university processes and procedures, and designs and implements a year‑round curriculum of training and development for student employees to achieve specified learning outcomes.

Determines communication strategy to promote departmental programs, services, and resources, and presents to student groups, faculty, staff, and administration.

Assists in developing partnerships throughout the university and community to achieve program goals and objectives, participates as a member of various divisional, campus, and university committees, and represents the department and the Division of Student Affairs at various community and student functions.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, social psychology, sociology, or another relevant field.

Experience working in student development and engagement, student affairs, and/or higher education.

Job Category
Administrative

Advertised Salary
$55,000‑$60,000

Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Working Conditions
Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.

Pre-Employment Requirements
Research Expanded Background Check

Other Information

Ability to travel locally and nationally.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and at locations outside of the university.

Travel to FIU Campus.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and affirmative action employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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