Educational Outreach Coordinator

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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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. Additional Position Information: Assist in College Credit Plus recruitment, orientation, and advisement of students. Serve as the onsite contact for specific k-12 CCP programs. Work closely with UA and secondary school administration in the on-going development and implementation of CCP partnerships and 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 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 Early College 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

• Requires relevant bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• Driver's License
• Requires a minimum of 3 years' experience withing 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and sustain programming that links students to The University of Akron
• Assist in College Credit Plus recruitment, orientation, and advisement of students
• Serve as the onsite contact for specific k-12 CCP programs
• Work closely with UA and secondary school administration in the on-going development and implementation of CCP partnerships and 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 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 Early College 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

• The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
• In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

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