RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success

RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Position Information

Department/College

Department/College Enrollment and Student Services

Position Title

Position Title RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success

Job Category

Job Category Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 00554

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full-Time

Other

Other Grant funded position

Temporary

If Temporary, number of months

Position Summary Information

Duties

This is a grant funded position. The Coordinator of Rural Student Success leads and coordinates grant-funded initiatives designed to increase access, persistence, and degree completion for rural students. This position supports the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development ( RPED ) Grant by managing rural outreach strategies, coordinating student support services, building partnerships with rural schools and community organizations, and tracking program outcomes required for federal reporting and evaluation.

The coordinator works collaboratively across Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs, and external partners to ensure rural students are connected to appropriate academic, technological, accessibility, and wellness resources. This role requires independent project coordination, field-based outreach, data tracking, and consistent compliance documentation aligned with grant objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Plan, implement, and coordinate rural outreach and engagement activities aligned with RPED grant objectives and benchmarks
• Serve as the primary liaison between rural students, Admissions, Student Services, faculty, and external partners to support recruitment, retention, and degree completion
• Develop and maintain partnerships with rural high schools, community colleges, libraries, nonprofits, and community organizations
• Coordinate and support student programming related to college readiness, transfer pathways, and student success initiatives, including the A.C.E.S. program
• Connect rural students to internal and external resources addressing academic support, technology access, accessibility accommodations, and wellness services
• Collaborate with Student Engagement, ADA , Counseling Services, and Academic units to ensure coordinated support services for rural students
• Track, document, and report outreach activities, student engagement, and program outcomes in compliance with federal grant requirements and evaluator expectations
• Assist in the planning and implementation of grant-funded workshops, summits, trainings, and outreach events
• Maintain consistent communication with the RPED Project Director regarding progress, challenges, reporting timelines, and compliance needs
• Identify service gaps impacting rural student access and success and recommend strategies for improvement
• Complete required monthly documentation, including time and effort reporting, activity summaries, and data submissions
• Manage a hybrid work schedule requiring regular travel to rural communities and independent field-based work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• Minimum two years of experience in higher education, student services, outreach, advising,…