Upward Bound, Recruitment & Student Outreach Coordinator

Upward Bound, Recruitment & Student Outreach Coordinator

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845.

Nationally recognized for accessible professors,engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions,Wittenberg is home to 1,500 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs,three graduate programs, and 25 varsity sports.

Position Summary

* This is a part time temporary summer program position (May
-July)

The Recruitment & Student Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing a targeted recruitment plan to enroll 20-30 eligible students into the Upward Bound Program prior to program start. This role focuses on outreach, applicant follow-up, data tracking, and family engagement to ensure successful enrollment and onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan to meet enrollment targets (20-30 students).
• Conduct outreach via phone calls, emails, and community engagement.
• Follow up on all submitted applications to ensure completeness.
• Build relationships with schools, counselors, and community organizations to generatereferrals.

Application Management

• Review student applications and identify missing documentation.
• Maintain and update computerized rosters and student profiles.
• Track applicant progress and maintain accurate recruitment data.

Student Assessment & Intake

• Assess needs of incoming participants upon entry into the program.
• Coordinate and administer student testing (selection, scheduling, administration, grading,and reporting).
• Communicate assessment results to appropriate staff

Family & Community Engagement

• Conduct home visits to prospective and current students and their families.
• Represent the program in interactions with social agencies and community partners.
• Provide guidance to families regarding program expectations and requirements.

Program Coordination

• Collaborate with the Academic and Career Education Coordinator regarding studentreadiness and placement insights.
• Conduct exit interviews for students who leave the program prematurely.
• Support special projects, events, and program development activities as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree. A master's degree in a closely related field is preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of various academic and psychological tests.
• Knowledge of the federal rules and regulations governing Upward Boundstudents.
• Experience working with federally TRIO-funded programs and target populations preferred.
• Demonstration of sensitivity to the type of student recruited to Upward Bound.
  
  Strong writing and reporting skills, verbal communication.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, strong publicspeaking skills with comfort in front of a large audience are required.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see ournotice of nondiscriminationhoused on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for community and belonging as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. to view our Title IX policies.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an accountinour online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

Resume
Cover letter
Name, relationship, and contact information of three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at  or email hure-mail.