Coordinator, Fan & Community Engagement
Johnson County Community College
Department: Student Success & Engagement
Type of Position: Full-time Hourly
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Schedule varies dependent on events and athletic game schedules, 40 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $18.63 - $23.84 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary: The Coordinator, Fan and Community Engagement connects JCCC Athletics with Student Life, the College community, and community partners to strengthen school spirit and enhance the overall student experience. This position leads fan engagement and supports game-day operations for home athletic events while developing promotions, themed events, and other experiences that increase student, employee, alumni, family, and community participation. The Coordinator also plans athletic special events and recognition programs, builds collaborative partnerships across the College and community, and supports outreach efforts. Additional responsibilities include coordinating marketing, social media, digital branding, and event signage; assessing attendance and engagement to inform future programming; and supporting budget management, vendor contracts, and related administrative operations.
This position is apart of the Student Life and Leadership Department and works Athletics, coaches, student organizations, College departments, community partners, performers, and vendors to create safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences that connect JCCC Athletics to the broader College community.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree. 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Position details include but are not limited to:
- Game-Day Operations & Fan Experience:
- Support game-day operations and lead fan-engagement activities for all JCCC home athletic events.
- Develop student nights, themed events, and interactive promotions that increase student, employee, family, alumni, and community participation.
- Coordinate with Student Life, Athletics staff, coaches, facilities personnel, Campus Police, performers, vendors, and other college partners to support safe, welcoming, and well-organized events.
- Student, College & Community Engagement:
- Serve as a liaison between Student Life, Athletics, student organizations, and other College departments to develop opportunities that connect athletic events with the broader JCCC student experience.
- Coordinate opportunities for students and community partners to participate in performances, promotions, volunteer activities, and other game-day experiences.
- Develop relationships with sports organizations and other community partners when those partnerships directly support JCCC engagement goals.
- Event & Outreach Management:
- Lead the planning and execution of athletics recognition programs and special events, including Academic Awards Night, Alumni Events, youth workshops, Hall of Fame activities, and other designated programs.
- Collaborate with appropriate college departments to promote designated athletic events through social media, signage, digital communications, and other approved channels.
- Provide as needed outreach or recruiting support at selected high school competitions and community events when requested and coordinated with Athletics, Student Life, and Admissions staff.
- Strategic Marketing & Digital Branding:
- Design and implement social media and local media marketing strategies.
- Utilize emerging technology to find new ways to promote athletic teams and branding.
- Coordinate the design of all signage used to promote home contests.
- Assess participation, attendance, digital engagement, and other available information to improve future outreach and programming.
- Administrative & Financial Operations:
- Assist with annual budget preparation while tracking and monitoring expenditure.
- Prepare and manage external vendor contracts and process payments.
- Other duties as assigned:
- Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Benefits Category
For Full-time Employees:
- Health insurance with some employer paid options.
- Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
- Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
- Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
- 14 days of paid holidays
- Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
- Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non-JCCC courses for employee
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
- And many more!
About JCCC
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.
Equal Employment Opportunity
JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/498553
