Education Outreach & Pathways Coordinator

Newman University; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO and ~20 paid holidays

Job summary

Newman University seeks an Outreach Education Coordinator to serve as the primary on-site representative at Allen Community College, guiding students through advising, enrollment, and transfer processes as pathways to degree completion.

You will recruit and engage prospective students through events and visits, nurture relationships with college partners, and support retention efforts and program collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with partners.
• Experience in higher education, admissions, recruiting, advising, or enrollment management preferred.
• Willingness to travel locally for recruitment activities and events.
• Experience with transfer students and diverse student populations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Newman University's primary on-site representative at Allen Community College.
• Provide advising, enrollment guidance, degree planning assistance, and transfer support.
• Recruit and engage prospective students through outreach activities and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with community college faculty, staff, and partners.
• Promote student success by retention efforts and referrals to resources.
• Coordinate local recruitment/outreach initiatives and track student interactions.
• Collaborate with university departments to support program growth and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Independent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Newman University seeks an Outreach Education Coordinator to serve as the primary on-site representative at Allen Community College, guiding students through advising, enrollment, and transfer processes as pathways to degree completion.

You will recruit and engage prospective students through events and visits, nurture relationships with college partners, and support retention efforts and program collaboration across departments.