What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathway Development & Outreach Coordinator position at University of Pittsburgh?
Coordinates enrichment programs for students. Advises on, implements and facilitates student programs. Assists in policy and procedure development. Ensures adherence to regulations, guidelines, and curriculum standards. Coordinates and distributes support materials to promote enrichment programs. Assists with implementing training and development programs.
Office of the SVC and Provost
The University of Pittsburgh’s Educational Outreach Center (EOC) is actively seeking a Pathway Development & Outreach Coordinator committed to advancing pathways to college for underserved and historically underrepresented pre-college students. The coordinator will work directly with youth to support student success, collaborate with team members to develop, and implement youth programming, and support the implementation of the EOC Strategic Outreach Plan to increase stakeholder engagement and program visibility. In addition, the coordinator will provide student advising, support communications and social media efforts, maintain program data, facilitate workshops, and cultivate partnerships that enhance student success.
Essential Functions
Educational Outreach and Engagement: Devise and execute outreach initiatives aimed at attracting and engaging youth scholars in pathway programs.
Stakeholder Communication & Partnership Development: Act as a central point of contact for designated pathway programs, maintaining regular communication with students, families, school administrators, university partners, and community organizations. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with K-12 schools, community organizations, university departments, and external stakeholders
Program Implementation: Oversee the effective implementation of pathway programs including Investing Now Pittsburgh Admissions Collaboration, Pittsburgh Public Scholars, Resilient Scholars Network, and related initiatives. This includes workshop and event facilitation, student advising and resource navigation, development of program materials, etc.
Student Advising and Support: Provide individualized college, career, and program advising and resource connection to students and families to support post-secondary planning and college readiness. Plan, facilitate, and support workshops, academic enrichment activities, family engagement events, college readiness programming, and special events.
Program Efficacy: Support continuous improvement efforts through assessment, feedback collection, consistent documentation, outcome tracking, and program evaluation activities.
Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate student records, advising notes, participation data, and assist with program reporting and outcome tracking.
Communications and Social Media Support: Support development of newsletters, outreach materials, presentations, website content, flyers, e-blasts, and social media communications to increase stakeholder engagement and program visibility.
Supervision: Train, supervise, and support student employees, tutors, mentors, and program assistants.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift 25-50lbs.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Student Program Coordinator
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub-Family
Student Services
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Office of the SVC and Provost
The University of Pittsburgh’s Educational Outreach Center (EOC) is actively seeking a Pathway Development & Outreach Coordinator committed to advancing pathways to college for underserved and historically underrepresented pre-college students. The coordinator will work directly with youth to support student success, collaborate with team members to develop, and implement youth programming, and support the implementation of the EOC Strategic Outreach Plan to increase stakeholder engagement and program visibility. In addition, the coordinator will provide student advising, support communications and social media efforts, maintain program data, facilitate workshops, and cultivate partnerships that enhance student success.
Essential Functions
Educational Outreach and Engagement: Devise and execute outreach initiatives aimed at attracting and engaging youth scholars in pathway programs.
Stakeholder Communication & Partnership Development: Act as a central point of contact for designated pathway programs, maintaining regular communication with students, families, school administrators, university partners, and community organizations. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with K-12 schools, community organizations, university departments, and external stakeholders
Program Implementation: Oversee the effective implementation of pathway programs including Investing Now Pittsburgh Admissions Collaboration, Pittsburgh Public Scholars, Resilient Scholars Network, and related initiatives. This includes workshop and event facilitation, student advising and resource navigation, development of program materials, etc.
Student Advising and Support: Provide individualized college, career, and program advising and resource connection to students and families to support post-secondary planning and college readiness. Plan, facilitate, and support workshops, academic enrichment activities, family engagement events, college readiness programming, and special events.
Program Efficacy: Support continuous improvement efforts through assessment, feedback collection, consistent documentation, outcome tracking, and program evaluation activities.
Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate student records, advising notes, participation data, and assist with program reporting and outcome tracking.
Communications and Social Media Support: Support development of newsletters, outreach materials, presentations, website content, flyers, e-blasts, and social media communications to increase stakeholder engagement and program visibility.
Supervision: Train, supervise, and support student employees, tutors, mentors, and program assistants.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift 25-50lbs.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Student Program Coordinator
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub-Family
Student Services
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable