Coordinator of K-12 School Engagement & University Events

Coordinator of K-12 School Engagement & University Events

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a dynamic and organized Coordinator of K-12 School Engagement and University Events, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by designing, implementing, and supporting initiatives that strengthen partnerships with K-12 schools and coordinate impactful group visits, campus events and summer camps.

This position plays a vital role in connecting the university with local schools, promoting educational access, and fostering community engagement through strategic programming, summer camp planning, and high-quality event execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate school group visits/campus tours, and attend community outreach events to promote engagement opportunities for K-12 students, educators, and community stakeholders.
• Support summer camp planning and logistical operations, including enrollment tracking, staffing coordination, daily schedules, materials preparation, and on-site program execution to ensure a seamless participant experience.
• Assist in planning and implementing pipeline programs that support college readiness, access, and enrollment for underrepresented or underserved student populations.
• Serve as a liaison between Marian University and partner schools to ensure consistent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building.
• Develop and maintain relationships with K-12 schools, administrators, counselors, and community partners to increase awareness of Marian University's youth programs and engagement opportunities.
• Plan, organize, and co-execute a variety of university events, including collaborative youth programs and community outreach initiatives. Provide on-site event coordination and support, including venue reservations, setup/teardown, and day-of troubleshooting.
• Manage youth compliance procedures in accordance with Marian University's Minors Policy, ensuring all youth programs meet required safety, reporting, and training standards.
• Support administrative needs for camps and youth programs hosted on campus, including registration, communications, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments, faculty, and manage ambassador team to achieve event goals and ensure all activities align with Marian University's mission and branding standards.
• Track engagement and event data, prepare reports, and assess program effectiveness to inform future improvements and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the university's strategic goals for community and K-12 engagement.

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policy and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, or related field.
• Experience in K-12 education outreach, community engagement, or event coordination and/or summer camp coordination or program logistics.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Experience coordinating logistics, schedules, and communications across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for events, youth programs or school visits.
• Commitment to Marian University's mission and Fransician values.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./faith

Essential Functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…