WS - KYCO Community Outreach Assistant - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville is seeking a Community Outreach Assistant to support vision screenings, educational talks, and outreach activities on campus and in the community.

You will organize data, assist with scheduling, and help with clinic operations, gaining experience in healthcare, public service, and communications.

Qualifications

• Support community outreach initiatives by gathering materials, organizing data, coordinating events, and assisting with clinic operations.
• Ideal for students interested in healthcare, public service, and developing communication and organizational skills.
• Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials for vision screenings, educational talks, and community outreach activities – C, P, T
• Organize screening data and prepare spreadsheets with results – C, P, CSD, CT, T
• Analyze vision screening results from current and previous years – C, P, CSD, CT, T
• Assist with coordinating community service events – C, TW, P, CSD, CT, L
• Assess and log pediatric clinic and vision therapy supplies – C, P, CSD, T
• Attend vision screenings in community to help with organization (if schedule allows) – C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, T
• Assist in KYCO clinic with scheduling and calls – C, P, CSD, CT, CTR, T

Skills

Word

Excel

Public speaking

Social Media

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

COMMUNITY OUTREACH ASSISTANT

Division: KYCO Department: Academic Affairs Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSKYCOCOMORAS Supervisor/Reports To: Rachel Fitzgerald

Start Date: 8/24/26

Support community outreach initiatives by gathering materials, organizing data, coordinating events, and assisting with clinic operations. Ideal for students interested in healthcare, public service, and developing communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Gather materials for vision screenings, educational talks, and community outreach activities – C, P, T
• Organize screening data and prepare spreadsheets with results – C, P, CSD, CT, T
• Analyze vision screening results from current and previous years – C, P, CSD, CT, T
• Assist with coordinating community service events – C, TW, P, CSD, CT, L
• Assess and log pediatric clinic and vision therapy supplies – C, P, CSD, T
• Attend vision screenings in community to help with organization (if schedule allows) – C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, T
• Assist in KYCO clinic with scheduling and calls – C, P, CSD, CT, CTR, T

Competencies/Skills: Career & Self-Development (CSD), Communication (C), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Professionalism (P), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Monday: 8 AM - 12 PM

Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 8 AM - 12 PM

Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Varies depending on workload

Work Conditions: Normal office and community event environments.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs.

Number of Positions: 5 or more

Pay Rate: $12.50/hour

Location: On campus: Health Professions Education Building; Off campus: Local county schools and other community events (if possible)

The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.