Outreach And Data Coordinator

Outreach And Data Coordinator

The Board of Regents Division of Strategic Planning and Student Success is responsible for advancing statewide initiatives that support higher education policy, student success, workforce development, and strategic planning. The division coordinates and updates the Board of Regents Master Plan, develops policies and resources to support statewide goals, fulfills state and federal reporting requirements, responds to legislative requests, and oversees the registration and licensure of non-academic proprietary schools.

The division also supports statewide workforce and education planning through data analysis and strategic initiatives. Additionally, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), a program within the Board of Regents, promotes college access by preparing, supporting, and providing financial aid resources to students throughout Louisiana.

The Outreach and Data Coordinator is a Board of Regents position assigned to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA). Reporting to the Program and Communications Administrator, this position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling agency outreach events and activities, supporting strategic outreach initiatives, and maintaining outreach-related records and data. The incumbent collaborates with outreach staff to expand engagement opportunities, provide logistical support for events, evaluate outreach effectiveness, and assist students, families, educators, and other stakeholders with questions related to LOSFA programs, college access, and financial aid.

The Board of Regents (BoR) is established in the Louisiana Constitution as the state's coordinating board for higher education, working with four management boards, 32 public degree-granting institutions, and four special-purpose institutions. The BoR sets statewide policy related to higher education; advocates for higher education systems and institutions; distributes state-provided funding in accordance with legislative actions; and administers granting programs related to the advancement of the missions of postsecondary education systems and institutions.

The BoR contains three programs which include the Board of Regents, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON).

An ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, and coordinate schedules.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain digital calendars, databases, and reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to quickly learn agency-specific systems and technology.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Education

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant professional experience in college or academic advising, career advising or coaching, career services, counseling, case management, or a related field.

Technical competencies

• Experience maintaining digital calendars, scheduling systems, and databases.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report outreach-related data.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and customer support using multiple communication platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Preference may be given to candidates possessing:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Advanced computer proficiency and the ability to work independently with technology.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, and program evaluation.

Job duties

Outreach Coordination & Scheduling

• Serves as the lead for scheduling outreach events and Virtual Office Hours (VOH).
• Coordinates logistical needs for outreach events, Virtual Office Hours, and LOSFA-hosted events.
• Coordinates all external…