Outreach Education Coordinator

Description

The Outreach Education Coordinator serves as Newman University's primary on-site representative at a partner community college, supporting bachelor's degree completion pathways, initially including the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Elementary Education programs. This role helps students successfully navigate their educational journey through advising, recruitment, enrollment support, retention initiatives, and collaborative partnership efforts between both institutions.

• Serve as the primary Newman University representative at Allen Community College, strengthening the partnership between both institutions.
• Support students throughout their educational pathway by providing advising, enrollment guidance, degree planning assistance, and transfer support.
• Recruit and engage prospective students through outreach activities, presentations, events, school visits, transfer fairs, and community engagement opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community college faculty, staff, advisors, administrators, and community partners.
• Promote student success by supporting retention efforts, maintaining regular communication with students, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Coordinate local recruitment and outreach initiatives while maintaining accurate records of student interactions, advising activities, and recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with university departments and leadership to support program growth, scheduling needs, and student services.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with partners across multiple institutions.
• Experience in higher education, admissions, recruiting, advising, enrollment management, or student support is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally for recruitment activities, school visits, and partnership events.
• Experience working with transfer students, first-generation students, adult learners, or other diverse student populations is preferred.
• Familiarity with higher education enrollment processes, academic advising practices, and outreach programming is a plus.

At Newman University, employees are part of a mission-driven community dedicated to empowering graduates to transform society through academic excellence, service, compassion, and leadership. Staff members play a vital role in shaping a supportive and purpose-centered environment where students are encouraged to make meaningful contributions to their professions and communities. For individuals seeking a career with impact, Newman University offers the opportunity to advance a mission that aspires to create positive change both locally and globally.

Newman University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance