Outreach Coordinator

Creighton University is seeking to hire a full time Outreach Coordinator.  This role is responsible for recruiting, providing services to, and monitoring the progress of an assigned caseload of 450 participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide educational assistance to low-income and first-generation adults over the age of 19, who reside in Omaha or the surrounding areas.
• Implement approved recruitment strategies to be utilized within the target area
• Identify and recruit new EOC program participants by conducting monthly workshops onsite and in the community.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with representatives of the host institution and educational, community, and faith-based organizations,
• Create and maintain relationships with new and existing community partners.
• Maintain annual contact with previous EOC participants,
• Assist EOC participants with enrollment into Adult Basic Education Programs including GED.
• Conduct GED orientation workshops and administer assessment tests to program participants.
• Advise participants on matters of college preparation, academic success, career exploration, personal development, and financial literacy and on matters regarding postsecondary enrollment.
• Assist participants with completing college admissions applications, completing the FAFSA or Federal Financial Aid, and advising and enrolling into postsecondary courses.
• Provide participants assistance with financial aid appeals and loan defaults.
• Stay current with the catalogue and program requirements of colleges and universities in the target area.
• Develop, maintain, and submit timely and accurate reports on personal and participant activities and progress.
• Refer participants to agencies or other TRIO programs that provide services not offered by the project.
• Attend and facilitate job and educational fairs as well as on-campus and offsite professional development workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (such as Education, Counseling, Communication, or Human Services).
• 1 + years of experience relative to skills and qualifications listed.
• Experience with first-generation and low-income populations and Knowledge of TRIO programs a plus.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected]

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Disclosure Statement 

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.