"Programming and Outreach Coordinator"

Job Details

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Program Outreach Coordinator is responsible for leading outreach, engagement, and communication efforts that promote awareness of and participation in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program. This role involves recruiting eligible students, coordinating program events and workshops, managing communication platforms, and providing support services that foster a sense of belonging and promote student success among first-generation, low-income, and/or students with documented disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Outreach & Recruitment

• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities to identify and enroll eligible SSS participants already admitted or enrolled at the university.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with campus stakeholders, faculty, and staff to promote program visibility and student referrals.

Event Planning & Program Coordination

• Coordinate and implement financial literacy workshops, graduate school tours, cultural enrichment events, and special projects aligned with program objectives.
• Work collaboratively with departments such as Financial Aid, Career Development, Counseling Services, Living Learning Communities, and Student Engagement to co-sponsor programming that benefits SSS participants.

Student Engagement & Support

• Co-supervise and support SSS Ambassadors/Peer Mentors in planning student-centered initiatives that foster academic and social engagement.
• Provide administrative support to ensure student engagement with program requirements and services.

Communication & Marketing

• Design and distribute program flyers, event announcements, newsletters, and digital content across multiple platforms including social media.
• Maintain an up-to-date online presence that reflects program values and encourages student involvement.

Administrative & Program Support

• Maintain and monitor participant applications and enrollment status.
• Assist in maintaining program databases, collecting participant information, and supporting compliance with grant guidelines.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, such as typing correspondence, organizing schedules, and maintaining participant records.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Communications, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working with or advocating for low-income, first-generation college students, and/or students with disabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and higher education databases.
• Experience with event planning, workshop facilitation, or student engagement activities in a college or university setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with TRIO or other federally funded student support programs.
• Knowledge of effective recruitment strategies within underrepresented student populations.
• Familiarity with financial literacy and graduate school preparation resources.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references, including the most recent supervisor.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation which includes a criminal history and identity check.