Marvin Center Student Coordinator (MCSC) - Civic Engagement

Salary

$12.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01426

Division

President's Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

03/10/2026

Closing Date

3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The Marvin Center Student Coordinators (MCSCs) are paraprofessional undergraduate student employees who support the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement in advancing its mission through leadership development, civic engagement, and educational initiatives. MCSCs contribute to program development and facilitation, campus outreach and collaboration, event planning, and general operations, while serving as ambassadors of the Marvin Center. Through their work, they help cultivate meaningful leadership and civic learning experiences for the campus community.


This specific role will support civic engagement efforts in the Marvin Center, including specific projects related to BGSU Votes, BGSUserves, and the BGSU Poll Worker Program.



Career Readiness Competencies

• Adjust tone and approach based on audience (e.g., peers vs. supervisors).
• Contribute to creating opportunities that allow all individuals to participate and succeed.
• Encourage collaboration and positive morale during team efforts.
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all workplace interactions.
• Build positive working relationships across campus departments.

Essential Functions

• Program Development & Facilitation (25%): Assess the needs of student organizations, student populations, and campus partners to design, develop, and facilitate interactive leadership and civic engagement programs grounded in a values-based leadership framework. Support campus initiatives such as BGSUserves and BGSU Votes by providing platform trainings, consultations, tabling support, classroom presentations, and voter education resources. Cultivate ongoing 1:1 relationships with assigned student organizations and campus partners to ensure sustained engagement and impact.
• Civic Engagement (45%): Design and deliver meaningful opportunities for designated civic engagement initiatives within the Marvin Center, including BGSU Votes, BGSUserves, and the BGSU Poll Worker Program. Responsibilities may include strategic planning, outreach and partnership development, participant support, communications, event coordination, and collaboration with campus and community partners. Specific duties may vary based on functional assignment.
• Marvin Center Representation & Outreach (25%): Serve as an ambassador for the Marvin Center by conducting outreach to student organizations, university departments, and community partners; promoting services and programs; supporting marketing and public relations efforts; and representing the Center at campus events such as Preview Days and orientation. Maintain professionalism as a representative of the Marvin Center, the Division of Student Engagement and Success, and Bowling Green State University at all times.
• Additional Responsibilities (5%): Attend required staff meetings, supervision meetings, spring and fall trainings, retreats, and campus events; contribute to team projects and signature events; and support the overall mission, vision, and values of the Marvin Center.

Minimum Qualifications

MCSC Applicant Qualifications Required:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at BGSU
• Minimum cumulative GPA (3.0)
• Commitment to continual leadership development, social change, and civic engagement.
• Prioritization of the MCSC position over other non-academic commitments
• Ability to work independently while upholding high expectations regarding detail and quality of work
• Understand the added value of collaboration, teamwork, and diverse perspectives
• Demonstrate leadership potential

Additional Information

MCSC Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to set priorities, if necessary, be self-directed, and manage time in an effective manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service on campus or in the community
• Previous engagement with the Marvin Center programs (e.g., BGSUserves, BGSU Votes, Leadership Institute)
• Desire to bring positive change to themselves and the BGSU community
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the ability to develop other computer skills as needed

Recipient Commitments and Expectations:

• Most hours will be worked as scheduled office hours between 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. During your office hours, you will have a bi-weekly one-on-one meeting with your supervisor and bi-weekly staff meetings.
• Successfully complete MCSC training prior to start date, including a spring training date and pre-semester fall training.
• Remaining hours will occur in the evenings and weekends for requested programs, staff meetings, additional trainings, admission events, Marvin Center or other Division of Student Engagement and Success.
• It is recommended that MCSCs can work at least two evenings per week.
• MCSCs are not required or expected to work during finals week, Fall Break, the week of Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Spring Break.
• Any student whose responsibilities do not allow them to meet these requirements cannot be an MCSC.

Applications are due by Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.



To apply, students should submit their cover letter to Lyndsey Johns ( [email protected] ) by Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m . Application materials will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.


Cover Letter Guidelines:

• Please submit a cover letter (no more than one page) that addresses the following:
• A brief introduction of yourself (e.g., major, hometown, previous jobs/internships, leadership involvement, hobbies, interests).
• Your interest in working in the C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, specifically within Civic Engagement programming.
• Your 2–3 top strengths and one area of growth you hope to further develop through this role
• Your cover letter should demonstrate your leadership philosophy, professionalism, and readiness to contribute to initiatives such as BGSU Votes, BGSUserves, and Days of Service.

Conduct Record Check:

• In applying for this position, you agree to give permission to check your academic and university conduct record to confirm your eligibility for this position.

Training Requirements:

• Marvin Center Student Coordinators must be available for a spring training date, asynchronous summer training, and fall training the week prior to the start of the fall 2026 semester. Availability for spring training dates will be gathered during the interview process.

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