Outreach Generalist for Veterans Upward Bound

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University is hiring an Outreach Generalist for the Veterans Upward Bound program. This full-time role involves engaging veterans across multiple parish service areas and coordinating outreach initiatives to support education pathways.

The position requires travel to specified service areas and a Bachelor’s degree. Strong communication skills and familiarity with socioeconomically disadvantaged student populations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with/and or knowledge of programs that serve low-income and potential first-generation students in postsecondary environments.
• Familiarity with the learning challenges associated with the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to parish service areas of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa.
• Coordinate outreach activities for Veterans Upward Bound program.
• Represent Southeastern Louisiana University at community events.

Skills

Outreach experience

Communication skills

Policy familiarity

University policies familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University. Southeast Louisiana University's Department of Veterans Upward Bound invites applications for the position of Outreach Generalist. This is a full-time position working days, and occasional evenings and weekends. Must travel to parish service areas of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa.

The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) grant is funded by the Department of Education. The mission of the VUB Program is to increase the motivation and skills of veterans to complete secondary education, and enter into and complete a program of postsecondary education.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience with/and or knowledge of programs that serve low-income and potential first-generation students in postsecondary environments.
• Familiarity with the learning challenges associated with the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
• Personal characteristics that allow him/her to relate to the complexity of the educational needs of low-income and potential first-generation students.
• Familiarity with university academic policies and curricula.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with and/or knowledge of veteran populations.
• Background similar to this of the program participants.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)

Posting Close Date November 23, 2026

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast Louisiana University is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.