Coordinator Senior, 9–12 Engineering Outreach and Recruitment

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

61d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Office of Academic and Student Affairs seeks a highly motivated, customer-focused, and detail-oriented professional to serve as Coordinator Senior, 9–12 Engineering Outreach and Recruitment. Reporting to the Director of Outreach and Recruitment, this position plays a central role in advancing the Fulton Schools’ 9–12 engagement strategy, with primary responsibility for (1) developing and implementing a 9-12 engagement initiative that recruits AZ high school students to the Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU, (2) overseeing the implementation and expansion of the EPICS High program, and (3) co-leading the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program as Program Delivery Partner (PDP). This position is primarily based on the ASU Tempe campus, with occasional travel to the ASU Polytechnic campus, and local 9–12 partner sites required. Occasional evening, weekend, and limited out-of-state travel may be necessary to support expanded outreach and recruitment initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge coordinating or leading FIRST LEGO League (FLL), or similar STEM/robotics programs highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale events, including logistics coordination, volunteer management, and on-site operations.
• Experience working with 9–12 students, educators, and school districts, including building and sustaining community partnerships.
• Experience in outreach, recruitment, or community engagement within a higher education or nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding access to engineering education.
• Evidence of effective communication skills, including public speaking, presentations, and written communications tailored to an audiences (students, families, educators, and partners).
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising professional staff, volunteers or student workers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and navigating complex organizational environments.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail in coordinating programs and events.
• Ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements targeted 9-12 engineering outreach and recruitment strategy with Arizona high schools, in collaboration with the eight Fulton Schools of Engineering, creating customized outreach and enrollment strategies aligned with each school’s degree undergraduate programs and enrollment goals.
• Represents the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona high school college and career fairs, actively engaging prospective students, building relationships with school partners, and promoting academic programs to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes an annual “Fulton Schools of Engineering STEM Teacher and Counselor Workshop” for hundreds of Arizona high school teachers and staff across the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and West Valley campuses, delivering hands-on engineering and science experiences that strengthen educator engagement and expand awareness of Fulton Schools academic pathways.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with Arizona high school districts, educators, counselors, and STEM teachers to expand engineering pathways and strengthen the student pipeline to ASU.
• Facilitates in-person yielding events in AZ high schools for admitted students to the Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Leads the implementation, coordination, and expansion of the EPICS High (Engineering Projects in Community Service) program across Arizona high schools - with the goal to recruit participating students to the ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Leverages the EPICS High program as a strategic recruitment pipeline to engage Arizona high school students, increase awareness of the Fulton Schools of Engineering, and drive prospective student interest and enrollment.
• Co-serves as Arizona’s designated Program Delivery Partner (PDP) and primary liaison to FIRST, providing statewide leadership and oversight for the successful implementation, growth, and daily management of FLL programs.
• Ensures alignment with FIRST program standards, organizational expectations, and long-term participation goals.
• Directs all operational and event management functions related to FLL programming, including tournament logistics, registration processes, scheduling, facilities coordination, volunteer and judge recruitment and training, stakeholder communications, and participant support.
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and engaging experiences for students, coaches, volunteers, and community partners.

Benefits

• The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we: Cultivate excellence. Deliver innovation that matters. Encourage bold thinking. Foster a community of learning and collaboration. Build a foundation for all to be successful.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior