K-12 Partnership Coordinator

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, seeks a Casual Temporary K-12 Partnership Coordinator to advance a collegewide K‑12 engagement approach in support of SPOL and AMP priorities. This temporary, non‑exempt role runs through June 30, 2027 with no benefits.

The coordinator will plan and coordinate the MC Experience across campuses, liaise with MCPS, faculty, Facilities, IT, and leadership, and develop program evaluations, while ensuring Youth Protection compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Experience coordinating programs or outreach in education
• Experience in higher education or K-12 partnerships preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of the MC Experience across campuses
• Coordinate with MCPS, faculty, Facilities, IT, Public Safety, and other partners
• Develop event schedules, secure spaces, coordinate transportation and student group activities
• Recruit, train, and coordinate faculty presenters, volunteers, and assistants
• Develop and administer program evaluations and report outcomes to leadership

Skills

Program coordination

Outreach

Event planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in education

Public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

Job Description Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is accepting applications for a Casual Temporary, K-12 Partnership Coordinator. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, temporary position. Non-exempt positions are no eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging and inclusiveness. The K-12 Partnership Coordinator will extend beyond the coordination of individual programs and events to supporting the development, implementation, and sustainability of a coordinated collegewide approach to K–12 engagement in an effort to directly advance the College’s Strategic Plan (SPOL) and Academic Master Plan (AMP) priorities. This is a temporary position without benefits funded through June30,2027. Employment continuation beyond this period is contingent on need and funding.

Duties

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the collegewide MC Experience across multiple campuses in alignment with the Strategic Plan and Academic Master Plan.
• Coordinate with MCPS, faculty, academic leadership, Facilities, IT, Public Safety, Compliance, catering, and other College partners to manage program logistics and requirements.
• Develop event schedules, secure campus spaces, coordinate transportation and school participation, and manage student group assignments and campus activities.
• Recruit, coordinate, and train faculty presenters, student group leaders, volunteers, and faculty assistants.
• Manage the faculty proposal process, including solicitation, review, selection, notification, and coordination of resources for hands‑on academic experiences.
• Ensure compliance with Youth Protection requirements, chaperone ratios, accessibility needs, and other College and MCPS protocols.
• Coordinate event communications, materials, signage, meals, photography, and day‑of operations across campuses.
• Develop contingency plans and make real‑time operational adjustments related to weather, school delays, attendance, and other circumstances.
• Develop and administer program evaluations, facilitate post‑event reviews, and report outcomes, challenges, and recommendations to College leadership.
• Develop and implement expanded curriculum‑focused middle school campus experiences that connect 7th‑ and 8th‑grade students with MC academic programs, faculty, career pathways, and student ambassadors.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual Dual Enrollment Recognition Ceremony in partnership with MCPS and College stakeholders.
• Coordinate with senior leadership, Special Events, MCTV, Facilities, Public Safety, Advancement, catering, accessibility services, and external vendors.
• Convene and lead the ceremony planning committee and maintain ongoing communication with College and MCPS partners.
• Develop the ceremony program, script, timeline, floor plan, student seating, platform party arrangements, and VIP protocols.
• Coordinate identification and verification of eligible Dual Enrollment students completing an MC degree or earning 45 or more college credits.
• Manage student communications, RSVPs, recognition materials, student speakers, performers, and ceremony participation requirements.
• Coordinate participation of College and MCPS senior leadership, Board of Trustees and Board of Education members, and other dignitaries.
• Manage event logistics, including catering, photography, audiovisual production, accessibility services, security, facilities, signage, parking, and contracted services.
• Lead ceremony rehearsals, day‑of operations, and the post‑ceremony reception, addressing operational issues as needed.
• Conduct post‑event assessment with MC, MCPS, and event partners and document successes, challenges, and recommendations for future ceremonies.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of curriculum‑focused campus visits for middle school students across Montgomery College campuses.
• Collaborate with MCPS schools, MC faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to coordinate visit schedules, logistics, and student participation.
• Identify and coordinate faculty‑led, hands‑on academic experiences aligned with students’ interests and College programs and career pathways.
• Coordinate student group leaders, campus tours, classroom space, transportation logistics, and other operational needs.
• Develop standardized schedules, communications, materials, and procedures to support a consistent and scalable campus visit model.
• Collect and evaluate student and stakeholder feedback to assess program effectiveness and inform future programming.
• Support alignment of the initiative with Strategic Plan Outcome 1 and the College’s broader K–12 pathway and early engagement efforts.
• Lead a collegewide inventory of programs, events, and engagement opportunities serving students in Grades 6–8.
• Establish and maintain a centralized repository of middle school programs and activities offered across academic departments, campuses, and College offices.
• Develop and maintain an outreach tracking system to coordinate engagement efforts, identify gaps and reduce duplication across the College.
• Collaborate with College departments to ensure program information is current, accurate, and effectively promoted.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and awareness plan to increase visibility of Montgomery College opportunities among middle school students and families.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of a centralized middle school webpage highlighting programs, events, academic experiences, and pathways.
• Develop and coordinate Middle School Prep‑Talk to introduce students and families to MC programs, college preparation, and future academic pathways.
• Coordinate outreach and promotion with MCPS, community organizations, families, and other partners to broaden participation and awareness.
• Monitor participation and outreach data to identify underserved schools, communities, and student populations and inform future engagement strategies.
• Support alignment of Grades 6–8 outreach and engagement activities with Strategic Plan Outcome 1, the Academic Master Plan, and the College’s broader K–12 pathway strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, public administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, outreach, or academic initiatives (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience working in higher education or with K-12 partnerships.
• Familiarity with dual enrollment, or other academic pathways programs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, memos, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data management tools, and presentation software.
• High level of discretion, initiative, and attention to detail.

Hiring Rage: $60.00 per hour

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240‑567‑5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.

Closing Date Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240‑567‑5353 or [e-mail].

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240‑567‑5353.