Outreach Coordinator
9905BR
Provost
USD – Veterans Upward Bound
Job Summary
The Veterans Upward Bound Outreach Specialist is responsible for managing the strategic plan for Community Outreach of Veterans Upward Bound (VUB). Included in the outreach plan will be processes for identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with veteran serving organizations, stakeholders, and key partners in the twelve-county target area. Additionally, this position leads program staff in documentation of records and retention initiatives, requiring an in depth knowledge of federal grant reporting and assessment requirements. The Outreach Specialist will also advise and support veteran participants introducing them to opportunities for navigating postsecondary education, and coordinating academic and education services.
Please note: this position requires the willingness to work flexible hours – some evening hours will be required.
Job Responsibilities:
Community Outreach and Recruitment:
- Makes strategic decisions which directly impact the recruitment of 125 participants annually into the VUB program required by the Department of Education
- Create and maintain VUB Strategic plan for Community Outreach
- Ensure visibility of program in target area by developing and distributing informational materials and assisting Director with making presentations to various veteran-serving and other local organizations
- Focus on recruiting eligible veteran candidates to the program while fostering relationships with community partners.
- Attends veteran related events, organizations and post-secondary institutions to promote program services and increase general public awareness of program.
- Develops and maintains calendar of outreach events, meetings, and presentations.
Advising:
- Recruit, retain, and provide comprehensive support services for a caseload of eligible low income and first generation veteran participants in the 12 county target area, preparing them for entry into post-secondary education
- Provides advising and resources to address issues that may be barriers to students’ educational goals (admissions, financial aid analysis, preparing and sending applications, placement testing, course selection, internet college and scholarship searches, and connections with other resources for veterans)
- Assists participants in understanding Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) education benefits towards application in obtaining a degree and academic programs
- Provides transition assistance from military to academic support with a focus on the special needs of this populations; to include helping obtain VA education benefits.
- Leads the program in academic development of participating students, including administering Accuplacer assessments and needs assessments for all participants
- Develop/conducts individual services and group workshops/activities for participants focused on preparation for postsecondary education (Accuplacer workshops, resume, time management, study skills, and other relevant topics)Responsible for recruitment of eligible participants and securing appropriate documentation for eligibility and acceptance into the program as required by the Department of Education.
Responsible for Supervising the Academic Coordinator
- Provide direct supervision of professional staff, providing training and evaluating performance.
- Works closely with Academic Coordinator to ensure participants receive academic instruction as directed by their educational support plan
- Works with Academic Coordinator to ensure all participants receive academic support, overseeing VUB course offerings, workshops, tutoring, and other academic events
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, administration, counselor education, business, social work, public administration or a related field required.
- Successful professional experience in veterans’ related services or organizations, with a demonstrated commitment to working with adult learners and veterans from socio-economically disadvantaged background is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills. Experience presenting to public officials and large audiences a plus
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of social media and networking.
- Experience working with social service agencies
- Experience working with multicultural populations.
PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT’s Safe Driving Policy. (see Page 4) Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, as this position requires travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Military experience
Department/College Description
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is a pre-college program which assists veterans and military service members with enrolling in school, which can be any college or training program, not just RIT. This free program assists in all aspects of the college admissions process, including applying for and understanding financial aid benefits, providing refresher courses, one-on-one tutoring, laptop loans, and connections to local resources. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.
VUB helps veterans and service members of all ages navigate the education system, gain access to information about college and career exploration, and improve academic skills needed for successful entry into education.
VUB helps veterans and service members of all ages navigate the education system, gain access to information about college and career exploration, and improve academic skills needed for successful entry into education.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, administration, counselor education, business, social work, public administration or a related field required.
- Successful professional experience in veterans’ related services or organizations, with a demonstrated commitment to working with adult learners and veterans from socio-economically disadvantaged background is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills. Experience presenting to public officials and large audiences a plus
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of social media and networking.
- Experience working with social service agencies
- Experience working with multicultural populations.
PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT’s Safe Driving Policy. (see Page 4) Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, as this position requires travel
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $16 – $27
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $16
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $27
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 16
Hourly/Salary Maximum:27
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