Educational Outreach Coordinator

University of Akron•Akron, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a liaison between local secondary schools, career centers and Ohio Technical Centers (Adult Programs) and The University of Akron to develop, implement and sustain programming that links students to The University of Akron. Responsible for working with current and potential UA students, parents, school counselors, school administrators in the areas of recruitment, advising, orientation, transition facilitation and discussing pathway options. Essential Functions: Serve as the onsite contact for Early College High School programs. Work closely with UA and secondary school administration in the on-going development and implementation of Early College programs. Work onsite at secondary schools and workplace learning environments to promote, support and share the mission, vision, and pathways of The University of Akron. Communicate and foster relationships on behalf of UA with students, parents, school personnel and the community at large. Recruit and assist in the transition from high school or adult education program to UA through Early College High School programs, College Credit. Plus, articulation agreements, Career Technical Education programs, and Adult Education programs at Ohio Technical Centers. Assist in CCP Orientation and advisement of students. Assist in recruitment, transition, and financial aid activities. Maintains and assists with data collection and state reporting. Represent UA at meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Driver's License
Requires a relevant bachelor's degree
Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience within secondary and/or post-secondary education.
Must have an understanding of Early College High School and College Credit Plus concepts as well as the policies and procedures surrounding college admissions, recruitment, marketing, advising, credit options, and basic student financial aid required.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, computer and oral and written communications skills required.
Ability to travel regionally required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Prefer 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite contact for Early College High School programs.
Work closely with UA and secondary school administration in the on-going development and implementation of Early College programs.
Work onsite at secondary schools and workplace learning environments to promote, support and share the mission, vision, and pathways of The University of Akron.
Communicate and foster relationships on behalf of UA with students, parents, school personnel and the community at large.
Recruit and assist in the transition from high school or adult education program to UA through Early College High School programs, College Credit. Plus, articulation agreements, Career Technical Education programs, and Adult Education programs at Ohio Technical Centers.
Assist in CCP Orientation and advisement of students.
Assist in recruitment, transition, and financial aid activities.
Maintains and assists with data collection and state reporting.
Represent UA at meetings as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
tuition remission
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
state retirement systems
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)