Student Involvement Specialist

The Student Involvement Specialist leads co-curricular involvement designed to enhance student learning outside the classroom. This is accomplished through a comprehensive co-curricular program of both in-person and virtual student learning initiatives designed to increase student interaction, develop community, celebrate diversity, promote civic engagement, develop soft skills/career readiness, and enhance leadership development.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and implement a comprehensive college-wide co-curricular engagement program that promotes consistent, high-quality student learning, belonging, community engagement, and involvement opportunities across all CVTC campuses.
• Partner with college programs, departments and student leaders to promote meaningful engagement, strengthen student leadership development, and create opportunities for students to build connection and belonging through involvement.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and promotion of comprehensive student involvement programs that support student learning, leadership, diversity, financial literacy, civic engagement, and social connection.
• Align student involvement initiatives with College Core Abilities and Student Journey learning outcomes by developing assessment tools, tracking participation and event data, and preparing year-end reports to evaluate outcomes and support continuous improvement.
• Support first year experience programming aligned to the student journey that fosters a vibrant community for all students.
• Support the monitoring of allocated student activity fee budgets and contribute to the responsible stewardship of student-generated funds.
• In coordination with the marketing team, develop and execute marketing and communication strategies that promote student involvement programs, services, events, and engagement opportunities through multiple communication platforms.
• Collaborate with external organizations and local and national speakers/entertainers to facilitate involvement in campus activities.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Facilities, Public Safety, Risk Management, Cashier's office, and other areas of the college to develop procedures that impact student involvement.
• Coordinate programmatic offerings and student engagement initiatives for CVTC students residing in university housing.
• Assist in the coordination for New Student Orientation/Welcome Day/Commencement ceremonies.
• Foster a sense of belonging for students connecting them to each other, the college, and local community.
• Serve as a liaison between CVTC students, faculty, and staff to promote student involvement opportunities and enhance communication, collaboration, and engagement across the college.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of content on CVTC's internal student-facing webpage and online learning management system.
• Knowledge of and commitment to student development to create a supportive environment that focuses on student learning.
• Serve on College committees to support the College mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives through influence, collaboration, and effective project coordination.
• High degree of organizational skills and creativity, independent judgment, and enthusiasm for students.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends and travel throughout CVTC's 11-county district and the state for various events.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite, Canvas, Qualtrics, and Google Drive.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, School Counseling, Higher Education, or related field with a minimum of two years of related experience required; master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Leadership, or related field preferred.
• Experience in college student development, student programming, student group advising, and working with diverse populations preferred.
• Post-secondary experience preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College's strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2026 annual benefits include:

• 3 - 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th.
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 7.2%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711