Community Outreach Coordinator, BIUB

University Of Idaho; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho seeks a Community Outreach Coordinator for the TRIO-INSPIRE program (Lapwai-Orofino Upward Bound). The role focuses on coordinating services, recruiting participants, and delivering educational content across in-person and digital formats to support low-income and first-generation students.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with willingness to travel and work nonstandard hours. Strong data management, confidentiality, and collaboration skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Willingness to travel overnight for student programming and occasional intraday travel.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours as requested by supervisor.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service delivery and participant recruitment for Lapwai-Orofino Upward Bound.
• Conduct outreach and information sessions on postsecondary options and career paths.
• Provide academic and financial aid assistance to eligible participants.
• Document and evaluate project services and outcomes.
• Develop and deliver educational content in person, distance, or digital formats.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive student records.
• Operate computers and analyze data using various software programs.
• Work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

Skills

Community outreach

Recruitment

Evaluation

Data analysis

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Confidentiality

Student records

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department

Department TRIO-INSPIRE

Location

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The Community Outreach Coordinator coordinates service delivery, participant recruitment, community outreach efforts, and implements evaluation strategies for the Lapwai-Orofino Upward Bound project. Major responsibilities include:

• Providing services
• Providing information on post-secondary and career choice options
• Providing academic and financial aid assistance to eligible participants wishing to pursue a program of postsecondary education
• Documenting and evaluating project services
• Knowledge of concepts and factors related to educational opportunity for low-income, and first-generation students
• Operating computers to conduct independent research, prepare informational reports and analyze data using a variety of software programs
• Developing and delivering educational content in large group and individual settings (i.e.: in person, distance, digital)
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Maintaining confidentiality while managing highly sensitive documents and information
• Working with and maintaining student records
• Working with minimal supervision

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel overnight for student programming, in addition to occasional travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours as requested by supervisor
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the University’s driving requirements

Additional Preferred

Education:

• Master’s with a preference for Education, Social Sciences or English degree programs

Experience in:

• Student service delivery; TRIO programs and/or similar programs; in planning and coordinating educational activities; teaching, supervising or counseling
• Risk management as it relates to college going processes and procedures
• Implementing major program planning and coordination
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Pay Range

Pay Range Commensurate with experience

Funding

Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Background Check

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No