Grant-Funded Rural Student Success Coordinator

Athens State University; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens State University in Athens, Alabama, seeks a RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success to lead grant-funded initiatives that boost access, persistence, and degree completion for rural students. You will manage rural outreach strategies, coordinate student support services, and build partnerships with rural schools and community organizations.

The role requires independent project coordination, field-based outreach, data tracking, and strict compliance with grant objectives, reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in higher education, student services, outreach, advising, recruitment, program coordination, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives independently and coordinate across departments and external partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly and work in both field-based and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate rural outreach and engagement activities aligned with RPED grant objectives and benchmarks
• Serve as the primary liaison between rural students, Admissions, Student Services, faculty, and external partners to support recruitment, retention, and degree completion
• Develop and maintain partnerships with rural high schools, community colleges, libraries, nonprofits, and community organizations
• Coordinate and support student programming related to college readiness, transfer pathways, and student success initiatives, including the A.C.E.S. program
• Connect rural students to internal and external resources addressing academic support, technology access, accessibility accommodations, and wellness services
• Collaborate with Student Engagement, ADA , Counseling Services, and Academic units to ensure coordinated support services for rural students
• Track, document, and report outreach activities, student engagement, and program outcomes in compliance with federal grant requirements and evaluator expectations
• Assist in the planning and implementation of grant-funded workshops, summits, trainings, and outreach events
• Maintain consistent communication with the RPED Project Director regarding progress, challenges, reporting timelines, and compliance needs
• Identify service gaps impacting rural student access and success and recommend strategies for improvement
• Complete required monthly documentation, including time and effort reporting, activity summaries, and data submissions
• Manage a hybrid work schedule requiring regular travel to rural communities and independent field-based work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Higher education experience

Project coordination

Data management

Travel readiness

Job description

Athens State University in Athens, Alabama, seeks a RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success to lead grant-funded initiatives that boost access, persistence, and degree completion for rural students. You will manage rural outreach strategies, coordinate student support services, and build partnerships with rural schools and community organizations.

The role requires independent project coordination, field-based outreach, data tracking, and strict compliance with grant objectives, reporting