Outreach Coordinator

Creighton University is seeking to hire a EOC Outreach Coordinator. 

This full-time position is responsible for conducting outreach, recruiting, and providing post-secondary education advising support to approximately 450 adults at assigned target areas throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska and Pottawatomie County in Iowa. Implement and initiate approved recruitment strategies to recruit and maintain a caseload of at least 450 participants annually within the target area.

• Develop, present, and evaluate specific services, workshops, and college orientation activities for participants.
• Advise participants on matters of college preparation, academic success, career exploration, personal development, and financial literacy.
• Create, maintain, and submit timely and accurate reports on participant activities and progress.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with representatives in the nonprofit, social service, and educational community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (such as Education, Counseling, Communication, or Human Services).  Master’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience relative to skills and qualifications listed.
• Applicant must possess a current, valid NE driver’s license and own a vehicle.

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience related to position
• Knowledge of TRIO programs
• Experience with first-generation and low-income populations
• Bilingual in Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion for education as a tool for individual, economic, and social change.
• Experience in recruitment and community networking and planning and developing large group activities and events.
• Experience with financial aid and post-secondary enrollment/advising.
• Ability to work with individuals, and groups, in areas of college access, academics and advising.
• Knowledge of testing instruments (for example GED and ACT).
• Ability to travel weekly throughout the 3-county target area.
• Energetic, flexible, and willing to work some evenings/weekends.

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AAP/EEO Statement 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement 

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.