Student Engagement Manager - Deerfield - Global Electronics Association

Description

The Student Engagement Manager is responsible for overseeing and growing the student chapter program while serving as a key liaison between the organization, academic institutions, and students. This role focuses on engagement, governance, program utilization, content development, and relationship-building to ensure a vibrant, compliant, and impactful student experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Chapter Management & Engagement

• Manage and support the student chapter program and honor society, stewarding strong relationships with academic stakeholders, faculty advisors, and student leaders.
• Foster active student participation by providing guidance, resources, and introductions to support on-campus events, activities, employer facility tours, and speaking engagements with local industry professionals.
• Identify and nurture student talent to support leadership development and fill future leadership or ambassador roles within the organization's structure.
• Oversee the intake, tracking, and resolution of student inquiries and service requests, maintaining consistent communication and follow-through.

Governance & Administrative Support

• Promote and support the student organization's presence on campus while ensuring adherence to chapter bylaws, constitutions, and governance structures.
• Support administrative and backend processes, including (but not limited to) member communications, mailing certificates, resources, and documentation.
• Manage member data, reporting, and incoming requests with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Promote and ensure successful utilization of member benefit programs, including access to courses, standards, and professional and leadership development opportunities.
• Act as a knowledgeable resource to students and faculty on the full scope of available benefits and programs.

Content, Marketing & Communications

• Develop engaging content for the monthly newsletter, including student success stories, talent highlights, chapter activities, and promotion of upcoming events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to amplify student and chapter impact through consistent and compelling storytelling.

Presentations, Events & Webinars

• Create high-quality presentations and confidently present—both in-person and virtually—to promote the organization, its programs, and opportunities.
• Host webinars and moderate panels, engaging students, educators, and industry participants in meaningful dialogue.
• Proactively build relationships with new academic institutions, including cold outreach and relationship-building with a consultative, sales-oriented mindset to launch programs at new schools.
• Support the expansion of the student chapter network by identifying opportunities within the academic landscape.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in academic programs, student engagement, workforce development, or association management will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in student engagement, academic program management, nonprofit or association management, workforce development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with colleges, universities, faculty, and student organizations.
• Experience managing programs, member or participant engagement, and service-based support models.
• Proven ability to build relationships, conduct outreach, and grow participation through consultative communication and recruitment.
• Experience creating presentations, hosting webinars, and facilitating virtual or in-person events.
• Experience developing content for newsletters, marketing communications, or stakeholder updates.
• Certifications in project management, nonprofit management, education, marketing, customer service, or workforce development (such as PMP, CMP, SHRM, CFRE, or similar) are a plus, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience using CRM, AMS, or membership management systems to manage member data, reporting, and requests.
• Familiarity with webinar and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, WebEx, or similar).
• Experience with email marketing or newsletter platforms (such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar).
• Comfortable using presentation software, collaboration tools, and basic content or social media platforms to support communications and outreach.

Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. The Association has a hybrid work environment.

The pay range for this position is $75K. Global Electronics Association considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, and offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: Subject line should say: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we've supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.