Crosby Scholars Hispanic Outreach Coordinator

Crosby Scholars Community Partnership

Job Summary

The Hispanic Outreach Coordinator is a bilingual culturally competent professional who builds bridges between the Hispanic community and educational institutions ensuring students are informed engaged and supported in their path to higher education.

This position serves as the primary point of contact Hispanic communities developing targeted strategies to increase program enrollment awareness and access to educational opportunities. The coordinator will combine community engagement cultural sensitivity and educational advocacy to remove barriers and connect students to resources

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with Hispanic communities including schools community organizations and cultural leaders to the Crosby Scholars Program
• Event Coordination: Organize and manage events such as college and career tours workshops and information sessions on application processes financial aid and scholarships
• Partnership Building: Establish and maintain relationships with high schools community colleges nonprofits and government agencies serving Hispanic students
• Cultural Competence: Create culturally sensitive materials in Spanish and English; ensure all communications respect and reflect Hispanic cultural values
• Student Support: Provide guidance to prospective students on college applications FAFSA completion and scholarship opportunities
• Program Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate outreach effectiveness adjusting strategies and track information needed to support grant reporting and program impact

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in education social work communications or related field
• Experience: 24 years in community outreach education or nonprofit work; prior experience with underserved or first-generation students preferred
• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish; strong oral and written communication skills
• Cultural Knowledge: Deep understanding of Hispanic communities and cultural norms; ability to build trust and rapport
• Transportation: Valid North Carolina drivers license and reliable transportation
• Technology Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems
• Experience working with first-generation college students and underserved populations preferred
• Experience coordinating educational programs community events or outreach initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of college admissions financial aid FAFSA and scholarship processes preferred.
• Experience with grant reporting program evaluation or data analysis preferred.
• Experience creating bilingual outreach and marketing materials preferred.
• Event planning public speaking grant writing data analysis and
  relationship-building
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students families school personnel and community partners
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

Some work will be performed in an office setting; however regular travel to schools community organizations meetings and events throughout the service area is required. Occasional evening and weekend work is necessary. Must be able to perform light lifting and transport outreach materials. A pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required.

Required Experience:

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