The Community Engagement Center Department Coordinator operates as part of a collaborative team of five professionals and two support staff to deliver a diverse range of curricular and co-curricular high impact community-engaged programs and opportunities. Plays a key role in building and enhancing college and community partnerships, emphasizing mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationships.
This position provides operational support to the Community Engagement Center and affiliated programs. Primary responsibilities include tracking the details of multiple budget lines, including operating, endowed, and grant funds; program, event and activity support; maintaining website and assisting in the development of communications materials for CEC; data management and statistics gathering; student employee coordination including supervising 1-2 student office assistants; general office management & department collaboration, supporting team of 6 professional staff offering a menu of curricular and co-curricular offerings related to community engagement.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position that requires being onsite during business hours Monday through Friday.
About The Department
The Community Engagement Center is a catalyst for deep collaborative engagement which centers community knowledge(s) and agency in order to creatively solve problems, engage community-identified needs and initiate transformative change.
The work of the Community Engagement Center is rooted in place. We strive to have ongoing, reciprocal, and dynamic relationships with local communities, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in the Twin Cities. Macalester is located on land identified currently as the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul, but we are situated close to and engage with a wide range of neighborhoods throughout St. Paul and Minneapolis — each with its own history and current reality.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1-3 years of experience working in an administrative support position required, 3-5 years of experience preferred
Familiar with web design, designing and editing online publications, social media and general marketing materials.
Knowledge of administration of grants, tracking financial reporting, budgets and data. Office management, excellent customer service and multitasking
Ability to work as a supportive team member in a dynamic office and be productive while experiencing frequent interruptions.
Experience in organizing multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, and maintaining program records.
Prior experience in arranging logistical details of public events.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity. Strong problem-solving skills are essential to this position.
Compensation
The hourly wage for this position will be $22.85 to $23.89 depending on experience.
Benefits
At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:
10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
Generous Parental Leave.
Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance plans, including a generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching and activities.
These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.
This position is represented by MAPE.
Application Guidelines
For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by November 3rd, 2025. No applications will be received after this date.