Pathway Development & Outreach Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Educational Outreach Center seeks a Pathway Development & Outreach Coordinator to expand college access for underserved pre-college students. You will lead outreach initiatives, advise students, and collaborate with schools and community partners to raise program visibility.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in educational outreach, with experience in youth programs, communications, and data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in educational outreach or related field.
• Experience working with youth and families.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Salesforce or student information systems.
• Experience creating communications materials and managing social media content.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with weekly check-ins.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute outreach initiatives for pathway programs.
• Serve as central contact for pathway programs; maintain stakeholder communications.
• Oversee program implementation and facilitate workshops and events.
• Provide individualized college and career advising and resource navigation.
• Support program assessment, data collection and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate student records and reporting data.
• Support newsletters, materials and social media.
• Train and supervise student employees and program assistants.

Skills

Youth development

Communication skills

Social media

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Pathway Development & Outreach Coordinator for the University of Pittsburgh Educational Outreach Center (EOC). The coordinator advances pathways to college for underserved and historically underrepresented pre-college students, works with youth to support student success, develops and implements youth programming, and supports the EOC Strategic Outreach Plan to increase stakeholder engagement and program visibility. Responsibilities include student advising, communications and social media support, data maintenance, workshop facilitation, and partnership cultivation to enhance student success.

Position Details

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in educational outreach, college access, youth development, student services, advising, community engagement, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and families.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Salesforce, student information systems, or similar databases.
• Experience creating communications materials and managing social media content preferred.
• Ability to work independently with weekly check-ins and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Educational Outreach and Engagement: Devise and execute outreach initiatives aimed at attracting and engaging youth scholars in pathway programs.
• Stakeholder Communication & Partnership Development: Serve as a central point of contact for designated pathway programs, maintaining regular communication with students, families, school administrators, university partners, and community organizations. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with K-12 schools, community organizations, university departments, and external stakeholders.
• Program Implementation: Oversee the effective implementation of pathway programs including Investing Now Pittsburgh Admissions Collaboration, Pittsburgh Public Scholars, Resilient Scholars Network, and related initiatives. Facilitate workshops and events, provide student advising and resource navigation, and develop program materials.
• Student Advising and Support: Provide individualized college, career, and program advising and resource connections to students and families to support post-secondary planning and college readiness. Plan, facilitate, and support workshops, academic enrichment activities, family engagement events, college readiness programming, and special events.
• Program Efficacy: Support continuous improvement through assessment, feedback collection, documentation, outcome tracking, and program evaluation activities.
• Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate student records, advising notes, participation data, and assist with program reporting and outcome tracking.
• Communications and Social Media Support: Support development of newsletters, outreach materials, presentations, website content, flyers, e-blasts, and social media to increase stakeholder engagement and program visibility.
• Supervision: Train, supervise, and support student employees, tutors, mentors, and program assistants.

Physical/Work Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Administrative Details

• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Student Program Coordinator
• Job Family: Academic & Student Services
• Job Sub-Family: Student Services
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
• Substitution: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus
• Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check: Required for position finalists
• Clearances: PA Act 153 clearances and background checks required prior to commencement and as a condition of continued employment

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.