Elementary School Coordinator - Office of Community Collaboration

Elementary School Coordinator

Working under the direction of the Senior Director of Community Collaboration and Assistant Director, the Elementary School Coordinator will play a key role in expanding early college exposure opportunities and supporting meaningful engagement initiatives with elementary school students, families, and community partners across Auburn Gresham and North Lawndale.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• School & Community Engagement Build and maintain collaborative relationships with administrators, educators, and staff at six (6) partner elementary schools across N. Lawndale and Auburn Gresham. Identify school priorities and areas of support to strengthen university-school partnerships.
• Develop and implement engaging outreach and engagement plans designed to increase early college awareness among students and parents/caregivers.
• Program Coordination & Student Engagement Promote and support participation in programs, events, and activities offered by OCC, UIC departments, and community partners.
• Coordinate culturally responsive and engaging campus tours for 6th8th grade students in collaboration with UIC student ambassadors and Community Coordinators.
• Assist with planning and execution of student engagement experiences that foster college readiness, belonging, and aspiration.
• Administrative & Operational Support Manage event logistics and maintain accurate attendance records, sign-in sheets, evaluations, and related documentation in accordance with UIC policies and procedures.
• Support Community Coordinators with outreach activities, communication efforts, and program implementation needs.
• Provide participation data and supporting documentation for annual reporting and assessment purposes. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization that is oriented toward community activities.
3. Experience working with K12 students, schools, or youth-serving organizations
4. Familiarity with community engagement or college access initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to effectively engage diverse students, family, school, and community audiences
• Strong proofreading, correspondence, and professional writing skills
• Experience with data collection, tracking, and reporting
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• A commitment to community engagement, educational access, and collaborative relationship-building
• Ability to foster welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environments

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.