Coordinator

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Access ASU is dedicated to increasing access to higher education, and preparing Arizona students for success through family engagement, strategic K-12 education and community partnerships. Access ASU’s programs and initiatives are designed to ensure all Arizona students graduate high school ready to thrive in college and the 21st century workforce. In this role, the Coordinator plans, coordinates, and supports outreach initiatives that promote college readiness, career connected learning and access to higher education. Responsibilities include coordinating outreach events, workshops, and summer programming, as well as managing the logistics, communications, and partnerships necessary to deliver high-quality student experiences. The Coordinator collaborates with students, families, school partners, and university departments to expand awareness of higher education opportunities and support pathways to ASU. The Coordinator may also serve as the lead staff member responsible for the implementation and coordination of cohort-based outreach programs. Cohort programs engage students over multiple years through leadership development, academic exploration, and college readiness programming and presentations. In this capacity, the Coordinator manages program logistics and activities while maintaining relationships with participating students and families to support engagement and student progression toward college enrollment. This position collaborates closely with internal teams and community partners to advance Access ASU’s mission of expanding higher education opportunities for K–12 students and their families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) 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.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of a master’s degree.
• Experience working with K-12 school systems and/or higher education outreach programs.
• Confident and engaging public speaker with experience leading presentations
• Experience coordinating educational programs, workshops, or events.
• Ability to build trust and meaningful connections with Arizona students and families to support college access and success
• Experience supporting students and families navigating pathways to higher education.
• Knowledge of college readiness, college access, and career exploration principles.
• Experience supporting first-generation college students and families.
• Experience collecting and using data to inform program decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community and institutional partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency preferred, particularly English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and programming that promote college readiness, career exploration, and postsecondary pathways for K-12 students and families.
• Coordinate and support outreach events, college readiness programs, and visits for school and community partners.
• Represent Access ASU at campus, school, and community events.
• Coordinate and implement cohort-based outreach programs that engage students over multiple years.
• Develop curriculum, activities, and experiences that support leadership development, academic exploration, and college readiness.
• Maintain ongoing communication with student participants and families to support engagement and program success.
• Track student participation and outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness and inform program improvements.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for workshops, campus visits, leadership programs, conferences, and summer camps.
• Coordinate participant registration, communications, and program materials.
• Support recruitment and outreach strategies designed to increase application, admittance and enrollment to ASU for Arizona students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with community organizations and university partners.
• Collaborate with internal departments and program teams to deliver high-quality outreach experiences.
• Communicate effectively with community partners to develop and sustain partnerships that advance program goals.
• Collect and analyze program data to assess effectiveness and support program improvement.
• Identify challenges or opportunities within outreach programming and recommend adjustments to improve impact.
• Coordinate schedules, facilities, and services for outreach activities
• Maintain program materials and participant records
• Assist with reports and documentation related to outreach initiatives
• Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned to support departmental goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees