Articulation and Outreach Coordinator or Manager

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Articulation and Outreach Coordinator

The Articulation and Outreach Coordinator assists the Director of Program Research & Analytics in establishing and maintaining relationships with community colleges, workforce boards, and other appropriate agencies to identify target learner populations relevant for the proposed and existing programs in the LSU OCE online portfolio. This position aids in assessing workforce trends in order to identify potential articulation opportunities and cultivate collaborative academic alliances across multiple campuses. This includes assistance in establishing agreements among institutions and assistance in securing grants, if available, to provide additional support for these collaborations. The position is also responsible for maintaining documentation for all active articulation agreements and assists in preparing reports to stakeholders on key metrics and outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as inter-institutional coordinator for multi-campus collaborative programs; assist in analyzing workforce trends and labor market data to identify potential articulation opportunities to establish and nurture relationships with community colleges, workforce boards, and other appropriate agencies to identify target learner populations relevant for the proposed program(s); in collaboration with the relevant campus’ chief academic officers and their academic programs, coordinate the creation and implementation of articulation agreements and transfer pathways with partner institutions, ensuring all appropriate documentation and approvals are in place. 20%

Provide assistance to Director of Program Research & Analytics to develop and implement strategies to support the agreements, in collaboration with campus chief academic officers and academic programs, so that the partner institutions become talent pipelines from relevant organizations into proposed and current online degree programs; assist in collaborating with academic departments to align curriculum and create crosswalks in order to facilitate seamless transition opportunities; attend networking events to maintain relationships with institutions and relevant agencies about online educational opportunities. 20%

Help to identify and evaluate grant opportunities appropriate for LSU Online degree programs system-wide & work with grant personnel; coordinate LSU Online grant activities focused on funding initiatives for program offerings to meet labor force needs, inclusive of individual for-credit courses and degree pathways; document and monitor grant application deadlines and requirements, specific to online degree programs. 15%

Coordinate the creation and maintenance of a partnership database and tracking system for all active articulation agreements; review agreements on a periodic basis to maintain currency and relevance; assist the Director of Program Research & Analytics in creation of reports and presentations on key metrics and outcomes and coordinate reporting on active pathways (internally and externally) on a regular cadence as determined by the Director, Program Management & Strategy. 15%

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for grant applications; track and report on grant performance metrics, specific to online degree programs. 15%

Remain current with trends in higher education and in the workforce. 10%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, or a related field

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Articulation and Outreach Manager

The Articulation and Outreach Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community colleges, workforce boards, and other appropriate agencies to identify target learner populations relevant for the proposed and existing programs in the LSU OCE online portfolio. This position works to identify workforce trends in order to identify potential articulation opportunities and cultivate collaborative academic alliances across multiple campuses. This includes assistance in establishing agreements among institutions and assistance in securing grants, if available, to provide additional support for these collaborations. The position is also responsible for maintaining a database for all active articulation agreements and reporting to stakeholders on key metrics and outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as inter-institutional facilitator for multi-campus collaborative programs; analyze workforce trends and labor market data to identify potential articulation opportunities in order to establish and nurture relationships with community colleges, workforce boards, and other appropriate agencies to identify target learner populations relevant for the proposed program(s); in collaboration with the relevant campus’ chief academic officers and their academic programs, create and implement articulation agreements and transfer pathways with partner institutions and ensure all appropriate documentation and approvals are in place. 20%

Develop and implement strategies to support the agreements, in collaboration with campus chief academic officers and academic programs, so that the partner institutions become talent pipelines from relevant organizations into proposed and current online degree programs; assist in collaborating with academic departments to align curriculum and create crosswalks in order to facilitate seamless transition opportunities; attend networking events to maintain relationships with institutions and relevant agencies about online educational opportunities. 20%

Identify and evaluate grant opportunities appropriate for LSU Online degree programs systemwide & work with grant personnel; coordinate LSU Online grant activities focused on funding initiatives for program offerings to meet labor force needs, inclusive of individual for-credit courses and degree pathways; monitor grant application deadlines and requirements, specific to online degree programs.15%

Create and maintain a partnership database and tracking system for all active articulation agreements; review agreements on a periodic basis to maintain currency and relevance; create reports and presentations on key metrics and outcomes and report on active pathways (internally and externally) on a regular cadence as determined by the Director, Program Management & Strategy. 15%

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for grant applications; track and report on grant performance metrics, specific to online degree programs. 15%

Remain current with trends in higher education and in the workforce. 10%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, or a related field with 3 years of related experience.

Specific Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, or a related field

Specific Experience:

Experience in outreach opportunities at 2-year and 4-year institutions

• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with educational institutions, government agencies, and/or workforce boards
• Experience in identifying and managing grants
• Familiarity with state and federal education policies and funding mechanisms preferred

Additional Requirements (Coordinator & Manager):

Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

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Some night and weekend hours may be required. Driving may be required.

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Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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