Summary

The Student Engagement Associate will play a key role in advancing the organization’s student-centered initiatives by coordinating and implementing engagement opportunities for college students nationwide. This individual will support a diverse range of projects designed to uplift student voices, strengthen leadership development, and expand outreach to student populations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about increasing access to and attainment of postsecondary training for today’s college students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide support for the Student Ambassador Fellowship Program, including recruitment, training, and ongoing engagement.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of major student engagement events, including the Annual DC Student Summit and the National Student Hill Day.
• Support efforts to maintain and grow college student engagement in organization-wide events.
• Maintain and utilize project management tools to ensure timely execution of projects and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to design and implement outreach strategies targeting college students.
• Partner with external organizations to coordinate joint campaigns and initiatives that elevate student voices.
• Contribute to organizational learning by documenting best practices and lessons learned from student engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the organization.

Qualifications

The Student Engagement Associate will approach these tasks as an entrepreneurial enterprise, requiring a proactive approach. This role requires a personable, creative, dynamic, well-organized, and highly-motivated person with a strong interest in public policy and today’s students. Preferred qualifications include:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in program coordination, student engagement, higher education, or a related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable facilitating meetings and presenting to student groups.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external partners
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Slack, or similar).
• Flexibility, initiative, and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a small team and remote environment where teamwork, creativity, and flexibility are valued.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing student leadership development programs, fellowships, or campaigns.
• Familiarity with higher education policy, advocacy, or student success initiatives.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment, mostly sedentary.
• Visual and auditory acuity for extensive use of various forms of technology.
• The position is remote, but Today’s Students Coalition is based in Washington, DC.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000, and includes a competitive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter here.

At Today’s Students Coalition (TSC), we are dedicated to forging the future of higher education. TSC is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates, including women and people of color, are encouraged to apply.

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