Community Outreach Coordinator, Lapwai-Orofino Upward Bound

Overview

Position Title Community Outreach Coordinator, Lapwai-Orofino Upward Bound

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department TRIO-INSPIRE

Location Off Campus Location - Orofino/ Lapwai

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The Community Outreach Coordinator coordinates service delivery, participant recruitment, community outreach efforts, and implements evaluation strategies for the Lapwai-Orofino Upward Bound project.

• Providing services; providing information on post-secondary and career choice options
• Providing academic and financial aid assistance to eligible participants wishing to pursue a program of postsecondary education
• Documenting and evaluating project services
• Knowledge of concepts and factors related to educational opportunity for low-income, and first-generation students
• Operating computers to conduct independent research, prepare informational reports and analyze data using a variety of software programs
• Developing and delivering educational content in large group and individual settings (i.e.: in person, distance, digital)
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Maintaining confidentiality while managing highly sensitive documents and information
• Working with and maintaining student records
• Working with minimal supervision

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Social Sciences

Required Other

• Ability to travel overnight for student programming, in addition to occasional travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours as requested by supervisor
• Driver’s license and be ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Education:
  
  Master’s with a preference for Education, Social Sciences or English degree programs

Experience in:

• Student service delivery; TRIO programs and/or similar programs; in planning and coordinating educational activities; teaching, supervising or counseling
• Risk management as it relates to college going processes and procedures
• Implementing major program planning and coordination
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals

Degree Requirement

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range $51,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment Academic Year

FTE 1.0

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date 02/12/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open until filled with first consideration date of February 26, 2026.
In your letter of qualification, please address ALL minimum and any relevant desirable qualifications thoroughly, including relevant information on when and how qualifications are met.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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