Engagement & Outreach Coordinator

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

Paid time off – vacation, sick, andhol

Job summary

The Engagement and Outreach Coordinator at Lamar University develops safety education programs, designs lesson plans and presentations, and delivers them to students, faculty, and staff using PowerPoint and digital tools.

This role collects data for federal and state reporting, coordinates outreach events with campus partners, manages the department’s social media, and serves as Accreditation Manager for the Texas Police Chiefs Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 1 year of experience teaching safety-related topics to young adults, college students, staff, and faculty.
• Experience with curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans, presentations, and resource materials and teach safety-related topics to the Lamar University community.
• Support LUPD at various events by providing security, distributing information, guiding visitors, and engaging with parents and potential students.
• Participate in outreach activities, educational programs, and special events that support the educational initiatives of LUPD.
• Coordinate and collaborate with campus departments to develop educational programs and events, while collecting and maintaining data necessary to support federal and state reporting requirements.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Engagement and Outreach Coordinator reports to the Lamar University Police Sergeant responsible for overseeing campus community engagement and outreach initiatives. This position develops lesson plans, educational resources, and comprehensive presentations using PowerPoint, technology platforms, social media, and other communication tools to educate students, faculty, staff, and visitors on safety-related topics. The coordinator is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting data related to federal and state educational reporting requirements. Additionally, this role collaborates with university departments, student organizations, and community partners to develop and coordinate educational programs, outreach activities, and special events that support campus safety and engagement initiatives. This position manages the department's social media platforms by providing timely, accurate, and relevant information to the campus community. The coordinator also serves as the department's Accreditation Manager, coordinating activities and documentation required for accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association.

Essential Job Functions

• Create lesson plans, presentations, and resource materials and teach various safety-related topics to the Lamar University community.
• Support LUPD at various events by providing security, distributing information, guiding visitors, and engaging with parents and potential students.
• Participate in outreach activities, educational programs, and special events that support the educational initiatives of LUPD.
• Coordinate and collaborate with campus departments to develop educational programs and events, while collecting and maintaining data necessary to support federal and state reporting requirements.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study.
• 1 year of experience teaching safety-related topics to young adults, college students, staff, and faculty. This includes creating lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and resource documents, as well as addressing large crowds and audiences in a professional setting.
• Experience with curriculum development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in a related field.
• 2 years of experience teaching, preparing lesson plans, and addressing large audiences in a professional setting.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Able to follow instructions and perform assignments efficiently and effectively
• Able to work in both a group setting and alone with minimum supervision
• Availability to work varied shifts, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work quickly, effectively, and responsibly without constant direction
• Comfortable working with college-age students and potential students

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
• Essential functions or requirements listed above may not be performed in every position with this title, and these essential functions may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed.

Job Conditions:

The work environment includes indoor and outdoor spaces, exposure to varying temperatures, exposure to weather, sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking.

Who We Are

Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance?
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.?

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Special Note

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.