Outreach coordinator

9905BR

Position Title:

Outreach Coordinator

Organization:

USD - Veterans Upward Bound

Job Responsibilities:

Community Outreach and Recruitment:

• Makes strategic decisions which directly impact the recruitment of 125 participants annually into the VUB program required by the Department of Education

• Create and maintain VUB Strategic plan for Community Outreach

• Ensure visibility of program in target area by developing and distributing informational materials and assisting Director with making presentations to various veteran-serving and other local organizations

• Focus on recruiting eligible veteran candidates to the program while fostering relationships with community partners.

• Attends veteran related events, organizations and post-secondary institutions to promote program services and increase general public awareness of program.

• Develops and maintains calendar of outreach events, meetings, and presentations.

Advising:

• Recruit, retain, and provide comprehensive support services for a caseload of eligible low income and first generation veteran participants in the 12 county target area, preparing them for entry into post-secondary education

• Provides advising and resources to address issues that may be barriers to students' educational goals (admissions, financial aid analysis, preparing and sending applications, placement testing, course selection, internet college and scholarship searches, and connections with other resources for veterans)

• Assists participants in understanding Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) education benefits towards application in obtaining a degree and academic programs

• Provides transition assistance from military to academic support with a focus on the special needs of this populations; to include helping obtain VA education benefits.

• Leads the program in academic development of participating students, including administering Accuplacer assessments and needs assessments for all participants

• Develop/conducts individual services and group workshops/activities for participants focused on preparation for postsecondary education (Accuplacer workshops, resume, time management, study skills, and other relevant topics)Responsible for recruitment of eligible participants and securing appropriate documentation for eligibility and acceptance into the program as required by the Department of Education.

Responsible for Supervising the Academic Coordinator

• Provide direct supervision of professional staff, providing training and evaluating performance.

• Works closely with Academic Coordinator to ensure participants receive academic instruction as directed by their educational support plan

• Works with Academic Coordinator to ensure all participants receive academic support, overseeing VUB course offerings, workshops, tutoring, and other academic events

FLSA Category:

Non-exempt

Requisition Number:

9905BR

College/Division:

Provost

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

BS

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band ( :

115H

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in education, administration, counselor education, business, social work, public administration or a related field required.

• Successful professional experience in veterans' related services or organizations, with a demonstrated commitment to working with adult learners and veterans from socio-economically disadvantaged background is preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills. Experience presenting to public officials and large audiences a plus

• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of social media and networking.

• Experience working with social service agencies

• Experience working with multicultural populations.

PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy ( . (see Page 4) Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, as this position requires travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Military experience

Department/College Description:

The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is a pre-college program which assists veterans and military service members with enrolling in school, which can be any college or training program, not just RIT. This free program assists in all aspects of the college admissions process, including applying for and understanding financial aid benefits, providing refresher courses, one-on-one tutoring, laptop loans, and connections to local resources. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.

VUB helps veterans and service members of all ages navigate the education system, gain access to information about college and career exploration, and improve academic skills needed for successful entry into education.

Work Location:

Hybrid - Remote/On-campus

Job Summary:

The Veterans Upward Bound Outreach Specialist is responsible for managing the strategic plan for Community Outreach of Veterans Upward Bound (VUB). Included in the outreach plan will be processes for identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with veteran serving organizations, stakeholders, and key partners in the twelve-county target area. Additionally, this position leads program staff in documentation of records and retention initiatives, requiring an in depth knowledge of federal grant reporting and assessment requirements. The Outreach Specialist will also advise and support veteran participants introducing them to opportunities for navigating postsecondary education, and coordinating academic and education services.

Please note: this position requires the willingness to work flexible hours - some evening hours will be required.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

16

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

27