Rural Justice Pathway Program Coordinator

Ohio; Athens, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Retirement

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, OH is seeking a Rural Justice Pathway Program Coordinator to support transportation coordination, school assignments, and partner recruitment. This role requires collaboration with admissions, mentors, and co-directors to deliver development programs and timely evaluations.

The position emphasizes office-based work with travel to high schools and partner sites, occasional evenings, and a focus on program administration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: M.A. in relevant social sciences or other field, and/or experience in program administration or evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and assign high schools to Fellows.
• Coordinate with Admissions about recruiting HS students.
• Ensure Fellows take their professional development (Internships; Pre-Law Mentorship; Law Clinics; LSAT Preparation).
• Assign mentors and internships with feedback from Co-directors as needed.
• Support program evaluation and ensure timely reports; maintain the overall workplan and schedule meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

M.A. in relevant social sciences or related field

Job description

Rural Justice Pathway Program Coordinator

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted:

• Resume or CV
• A detailed cover letter describing your qualifications, previous experience, and the reasons why you are interested in the position for which you are applying.
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with current and complete contact details, including an email address.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by the posting closing date.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

• Business Title: Rural Justice Pathway Program Coordinator
• Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted:

• Resume or CV
• A detailed cover letter describing your qualifications, previous experience, and the reasons why you are interested in the position for which you are applying.
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with current and complete contact details, including an email address.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by the posting closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement.

Job Description Summary

Department Summary: The Rural Justice Pathway Program Coordinator will coordinate transportation and assign high schools to Fellows; coordinate with Admissions about recruiting HS students; ensure that Fellows take their professional development in a timely fashion (Internships; Pre-Law Mentorship Program; Law Clinics: Rural Justice Lab; and LSAT Preparation and Law School Application Support). They will assign mentors and internships with feedback from the Co-directors, as needed. They will work closely on program evaluation and ensure that reports are produced in a timely fashion. They will keep track of the overall workplan and call meetings monthly in the first year and semesterly thereafter.

Position Profile: Designs, conducts, markets, and supports community educational programs. Researches community educational needs and interests and develops educational programs and material in line with community needs. Organises educational workshops for University and local communities.

Level Summary: Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None; may assist with training student employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities: No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving: Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance.

Independence of Action: Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration: Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: M.A. in relevant social sciences or other field, and/or experience in program administration or evaluation.

This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment and requires regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, and other electronic communication tools. The incumbent is expected to work a consistent schedule during the University’s standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work to support program activities, recruitment events, professional development programming, or other operational needs.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, school personnel, community partners, and legal professionals. Frequent interaction occurs through in-person meetings, virtual platforms, email, and telephone.

Periodic travel is required to high schools, internship sites, partner organizations, and other locations throughout the region to support recruitment, program coordination, and relationship-building activities. A valid driver’s license or the ability to secure reliable transportation may be required, consistent with university policy.

Department

Center for Law, Justice, and Culture

Pay Rate

• Pay Grade 15NE
• Pay Range: $19.38 - $30.03 per hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Job Category: Administrative Special
• Appointment: At-will, intermittent term
• Job Family: Education
• Job Sub Family: Community Job
• Job Level: IC1

Job Details

• Job Open Date: 09/16/2026
• Posting End Date: 10/01/2026
• Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
• Work Schedule: This position requires a physical presence on the Athens campus and occasional travel to high schools, community organizations, internship sites, and other partner locations.
• Months: 12 month
• Campus: Athens, Ohio
• Expected hours worked per week: 13
• Expected duration of assignment: 1 year position that can be extended for a total of 3 years, renewed annually upon satisfactory performance, subject to the availability of funding.

Applicant Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• References

Posting Specific Questions

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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Contact

Ohio University Human Resources | Grosvenor West 103 | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701| T: 740.593.1636 | F: 740.593.0386