Remote Outreach & Eligibility Specialist - MEP

University of Northern Iowa; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa is hiring for an outreach-focused role within the Migratory Education Program (MEP) to expand awareness and identify eligible migratory children across designated counties in Iowa. The role includes attending community events, interviewing families, and coordinating with migratory liaisons and school staff.

This position supports remote work within Iowa and requires regular travel within the service region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling, education, communications, human resources, or related field required.
• An associate’s degree plus three years of related experience or High School diploma plus six years of related experience may be substituted.
• Strong attention to detail; digital proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, and video communication software such as Zoom; and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach activities to raise awareness about the Migratory Education Program (MEP) within designated region in Iowa.
• Attends community events and meetings to engage with potential migratory families.
• Interviews potentially eligible migratory children and families to determine eligibility.
• Communicates with migratory liaisons to ensure timely identification of migratory children.
• Collaborates with school personnel to transition migratory children into new educational settings.
• Maintains accurate records of outreach efforts and eligibility determinations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Digital proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Associate’s degree + 3 years related experience

High School diploma + 6 years related experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Zoom

Job description

The University of Northern Iowa is hiring for an outreach-focused role within the Migratory Education Program (MEP) to expand awareness and identify eligible migratory children across designated counties in Iowa. The role includes attending community events, interviewing families, and coordinating with migratory liaisons and school staff.

This position supports remote work within Iowa and requires regular travel within the service region.