Engagement Coordinator

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents:
Cover Letter and Resume. If meeting the minimum requirement via the Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of two (2) years full time experience working in a human resources discipline requirement, a transcript conferring minimum of a Bachelor’s degree must be attached to the application. Applicants who do not attach required documents will not be considered. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Posting Number

Classification Title Staff

Working Title Employee Engagement Coordinator

Datatel Position A

Annual Hours 12 Months

Placement Range $48,634.66 - $53,498.13

Position Type Regular

Job Category Exempt

General Description

The Employee Engagement Coordinator supports a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture through the coordination of employee engagement initiatives, event planning, and employee relations support. This position is responsible for planning and administering employee engagement programs and events designed to enhance connection, recognition, and retention, while also providing guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, workplace concerns, and other transitions under direction of the Director of Talent Management.

The Coordinator conducts objective, compliant reviews of employee relations matters and policy-related concerns, and approaches sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.

Reports To

Director of Talent Management

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum (3) years’ full time work experience in a human resources discipline. Equivalency/Substitution: substitute (4) years’ full-time work experience in a human resources discipline in lieu of degree for a total of (7) years’ of experience.

Knowledge:
Working knowledge of employee relations principles, including workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution within a higher education or similarly regulated environment. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Understanding of employee engagement and retention strategies across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, recognition, and offboarding. Familiarity with HR policies, procedures, and documentation standards, including proper recordkeeping and case management practices.

Knowledge of best practices related to employee development, training delivery, and career pathing.

Skills:

Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, objective summaries, reports, correspondence, and recommendations related to employee relations matters. Effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain policies, provide guidance, and facilitate difficult or sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy. Analytical skills to assess complex information, identify trends, evaluate risk, and develop fact-based conclusions and recommendations. Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple cases, programs, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Interpersonal skills to build trust, establish credibility, and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership across all levels of the organization. Technical skills sufficient to utilize HR systems, case management tools, learning management systems, and Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Abilities:
Ability to recognize when employee relations issues require escalation to HR leadership and to follow established reporting and consultation procedures. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or high-impact employee relations matters. Ability to remain neutral, objective, and composed when addressing conflict, complaints, or emotionally…