Outreach Coordinator

The EOC Outreach Coordinator is responsible for conducting outreach, recruiting, and providing post-secondary education advising support to approximately 450 adults at assigned target areas throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska and Pottawatomie County in Iowa.

• Implement and initiate approved recruitment strategies to recruit and maintain a caseload of at least 450 participants annually within the target area.
• Develop, present, and evaluate specific services, workshops, and college orientation activities for participants.
• Advise participants on matters of college preparation, academic success, career exploration, personal development, and financial literacy.
• Create, maintain, and submit timely and accurate reports on participant activities and progress.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with representatives in the nonprofit, social service, and educational community.

Qualifications:
Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (such as Education, Counseling, Communication, or Human Services).
Experience Required
1 year of experience relative to skills and qualifications listed.
Education Preferred
Master’s Degree in related field (such as Education, Counseling, Communication, or Human Services).
Experience Preferred
- 2 years of experience relative to skills and qualifications listed
- Knowledge of TRIO programs
- Experience with first-generation and low-income populations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Passion for education as a tool for individual, economic, and social change.
-Experience in recruitment and community networking.
-Experience in planning and developing large group activities and events.
-Experience with financial aid.
-Experience with post-secondary enrollment and advising
-Ability to work with individuals, and groups, in areas of college access, academics and advising.
-Knowledge of testing instruments (for example GED, HI SET and ACT).
-Ability to travel weekly throughout the 3-county target area.
-Proficiency in technologies such as: databases, Microsoft Office Suite software, digital and social media, video conferencing technology such as Zoom, and virtual learning environments such as Canvas.
-Excellent oral communication skills.
-Excellent written communication skills.
-Excellent customer service skills.
-Experience with target population.
-Energetic, flexible, and willing to work some evenings/weekends.