Education and Outreach Specialist | 2-Year Limited-Term Position

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transformational Leaders Program (TLP) at the University of Notre Dame supports first-generation, differently prepared, and low-income scholar leaders. The Education and Outreach Specialist (EOS) plays a vital role in advancing this mission by supporting the academic development, discernment, and opportunity coordination of approximately 150–175 undergraduate students. Through individualized support, academic mentoring, and intentional student engagement, the Education and Outreach Specialist helps students navigate the complexities of higher education while fostering academic success and personal growth. This position requires a highly collaborative professional who can build meaningful relationships across the University and serve as a trusted resource for students throughout their academic journey.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Three to four years of relevant professional experience.
The ability to effectively engage with multiple constituent groups, including students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and benefactors, often simultaneously.
Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong ability to manage a large student roster and related data effectively.
The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited oversight.
Experience or educational expertise in one or more of the following areas: Mentoring, supervising, or advising first-generation college students, Higher education, Nonprofit administration, Education-related fields.
Knowledge of developmental, psychological, social, physical, and intellectual issues related to young adulthood.
A commitment to a developmental model of student advising, advocacy, and engagement.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and culturally sustaining practices.
A commitment to the University's Catholic identity.
The ability to engage in practices consistent with the University's Catholic mission, values, and teachings.
A dedication to supporting students in a manner that reflects Notre Dame's mission of intellectual, personal, and spiritual development.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact and support for a roster of 150–175 undergraduate students.
Provide individualized academic mentoring, guidance, and developmental support.
Assist students in navigating academic opportunities, resources, and challenges throughout their Notre Dame experience.
Support students in exploring and pursuing opportunities that align with their academic and personal goals.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with students and maintain consistent engagement throughout the academic year.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners to support student success.
Work closely with: Undergraduate Academic Advisers, Student Affairs Professionals, Office of Learning Resources, Career Services, Center for Student Support and Care, Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, Office of Student Enrichment, Residential Life, Campus Ministry, Financial Aid.
Advocate for students and help connect them with appropriate resources and opportunities.
Support the daily operations and programming of the Transformational Leaders Program.
Maintain regular office hours within the TLP space.
Develop and facilitate academically focused peer groups and learning communities.
Create and coordinate targeted cohort-based events that leverage campus resources and programming.
Assist students with academic planning, engagement opportunities, and overall academic trajectory.
Play an integral role in pre-matriculation programming for incoming students.
Support student engagement initiatives during Summer Session programs.
Assist in designing and implementing programs that ease students' transition to the University and promote early academic success.
Manage student information and program data with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Handle and interpret sensitive information with discretion and strict confidentiality.
Make sound daily decisions independently while effectively managing a significant student caseload and associated data.