Part-Time Campus Engagement Specialist

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February 10, 2026
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Job Description

Team: Dallas–Fort Worth Region
Location: Hybrid (Denton, TX – University of North Texas campus)
Employment Type: Seasonal, Part-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 20–28 hours per week
Compensation: $22/hour

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing promising college students for strong first opportunities after graduation through a career-accelerating program.

In partnership with higher education institutions and employers, Braven delivers a semester-long course paired with ongoing support through graduation. Our work is driven by a bold mission: to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

About the Role

Braven is hiring a Part-Time Campus Engagement Specialist to support student recruitment and engagement at our Higher Education Partner, the University of North Texas (UNT), for Spring 2026.

In this role, you will recruit and enroll 200–250 students (Fellows) into the Braven Accelerator course while strengthening Braven’s presence on campus. You’ll collaborate closely with regional and national teammates and report directly to the Senior Director of the Dallas–Fort Worth Region.

What You’ll Do

Student Recruitment & Enrollment (55%)

  • Support strategic and creative recruitment efforts through social media, word-of-mouth, and campus events
  • Track recruitment pipelines and data using Salesforce and Google Suite
  • Analyze weekly recruitment data with your manager to inform outreach strategy
  • Assist with recruitment presentations, materials, and tabling events
  • Host and coordinate on-campus recruitment events

Student Engagement (20%)

  • Build and maintain relationships with student organizations and campus partners
  • Attend meetings and create new engagement opportunities for students
  • Collect and share feedback and data on engagement strategies
  • Share your own college experience to inspire students and promote career readiness

Team Collaboration & Culture (15%)

  • Participate in virtual and in-person team meetings, trainings, and planning sessions
  • Engage in synchronous and asynchronous Pre-Accelerator meetings
  • Support additional campus engagement initiatives as needed

Social Media & Marketing (10%)

  • Provide design input and feedback on marketing campaigns and materials
  • Collect and share compelling student stories with Communications and External Affairs teams
  • Support social media content creation (posts, graphics, flyers, one-pagers)

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience in student engagement, recruitment, social media, or marketing
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • UNT alumni, recent graduates, or current graduate students
  • Experience in nonprofit or student-facing roles
  • Proficiency with Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, and Jira
  • Strong public speaking, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience using data and metrics to guide decision-making
  • High adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
  • Demonstrated alignment with Braven’s mission and core values

Work Demands

  • Hybrid work on UNT’s Denton campus
  • Travel to 2–3 regional DFW events per semester
  • Availability for 2–3 weekend events per semester
  • Ability to lift and carry 20–50 lbs for recruitment materials
  • Valid Texas driver’s license required

Additional Requirements

  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Braven does not provide employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

The hiring process typically includes:

  1. Phone screen with a Talent Team member
  2. Performance task
  3. Interview with the Hiring Manager
  4. Reference checks

Location & Schedule

Team members typically work on-site or on campus Tuesday–Thursday, with remote work options available on other days. Applicants must live within commuting distance of Dallas–Fort Worth or Denton, TX.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Braven is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.