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A Student Engagement Manager is responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive campus environment by developing programs and initiatives that encourage student participation and involvement. They collaborate with campus organizations, plan events, and provide support to student groups to enhance the overall student experience. Their goal is to increase student retention and satisfaction by creating opportunities for leadership, community building, and personal development.

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Infographic showing various Student Engagement Manager job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $67,807 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

Student Engagement Specialist

Van Buren Area Online Application Consortium

Mattawan, MI • On-site

$36K - $41K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
8/13/2026
Location:
Mattawan Later Elementary School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
08/27/2026
District:
Mattawan Consolidated School
POSITION: Student Engagement Specialist
REPORTS TO: Principal
EMPLOYER: Mattawan Consolidated School
SUMMARY:
The Student Engagement Specialist works with students to mitigate disruptive and negative behaviors and replace them with positive behaviors and actions. Specialists are under the direct supervision of a certified teacher and work closely with administration and social workers to help support behavior plan implementation. This is a grant-funded position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree, required
  • Additional endorsements in behavioral science preferred
  • Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children;
  • Prior job-related experiences paid or voluntary with office management;

31a FUNDED RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide behavioral responses to students in need
  • Collaborate with building-level teams; teachers, social workers, administrators
  • Ability to be flexible with daily schedule as student needs arise
  • Implement positive behavior support for all students in all school settings
  • Communicate regarding crisis-related situations in an empathetic, student-centered manner
  • Maintain professionalism and ethical practice when interacting with students, staff, and parents
  • Follow compliance standards related to school discipline and student confidentiality
  • Collaborate in the development and implementation of student behavior plans
  • Develop rapport and trust with students
  • Participate in in-service education, conferences, or formal classes related to assignments;
  • Show initiative when working with children or using materials;
  • Maintain cooperative, effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  • Willingness to learn, acquire, and apply new skills and knowledge
  • Evidence of good interpersonal skills, adaptability and problem-solving
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records;
  • Transport students to and from school (occasionally) with a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom, and moving light furniture may be required.
SAFETY AND HEALTH:
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:
Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom/School environment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Hourly rate and work year per Mattawan Educational Support Association collective bargaining agreement.

Attachment(s):
  • Student Engagement Specialist -31a Funded (3).pdf

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