High School Outreach Coordinator

Gannon University; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University seeks a coordinator to align on- and off-campus college prep activities for high school students. You will build partnerships with local high schools, participate in GO College programming, and coordinate services to students with academic potential.

You’ll work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and assess programs and to promote the University’s Mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred or in process.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with high school and/or college students.
• Knowledge of academic/motivational advising and college/career counseling.
• Strong presentation, communication, and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and handle records securely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide academic support with dual enrollment scheduling/advising in high schools.
• Plan campus and career-focused field trips and summer programs.
• Provide information on financial aid and scholarships (FAFSA, PHEAA, local).
• Inform parents/guardians about college preparation.
• Coordinate monthly GO College workshops.
• Maintain contact with GO College director and school officials.
• Record and analyze student contacts, grades, and assessments.
• Utilize technology to support initiatives.
• Attend GO College staff meetings to coordinate programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic advising

Motivational coaching

College & career counseling

Student skills counseling

Mentoring

Effective presentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Coordinates on- and off-campus college preparatory activities for high school students; implements partnerships with local high schools; participates in Gannon’s summer academic camps; works within a local high school(s) and on campus to serve and coordinate services for high school students with academic potential; works with internal and external constituents to develop, implement, and assess new college preparatory programming while enhancing and assessing existing programs. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Essential Functions

1. Works/meets with high school principals and guidance counselors to coordinate and provide academic support along with dual enrollment scheduling & advising within the high school(s)
2. Plans campus and career focused field trips, along with summer programming
3. Provides high school students with financial aid and scholarship skills/exploration including FAFSA , PHEAA , and local scholarships
4. Provides parents/guardians with information about college preparation
5. Coordinates monthly workshops for GO College participants
6. Maintains regular contact with the GO College director and local and regional high school officials
7. Records, analyzes, and maintains student contacts, grades, and other forms of student assessment
8. Maximizes the use of technology to support initiatives
9. Attends GO College staff meetings to coordinate programming
10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required or a master’s degree (or in process) is preferred.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience working with high school and/or college students is required.

Skills: Must have knowledge of academic and motivational advising, college and career counseling, student skills counseling, and mentoring; effective presentation skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively and maintain strict confidentiality of all records and assessments; and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Licenses or Certifications: A valid driver’s license is required. Must have passed all clearances ( FBI , state background, child abuse clearances) and complete required ESD mandatory reporting prior to starting work.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TRIO programs

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a normal office, high school, and University environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent travel between designated high school(s) and the University is required. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for conducting conferences, workshops and University events (e.g., convocation, commencement, open house).

Exempt Status

Exempt Status Exempt

Position Classification

Position Classification Support Office

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Length

Position Length 10M

Hours per Week

Hours per Week 37.5 - 40 weeks/two weeks to be served in the summer for summer programming

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday thru Friday

Shift

Shift 1st

Erie, Pennsylvania Campus
109 University Square
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

Ruskin, Florida Campus
105 Commercial Center Dr.
Ruskin, Florida 33573
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000