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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Family Engagement Specialist

Hampton, VA 23668

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$0/yr - $0/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Family Engagement Specialist to join Hampton University's Alumni Affairs department. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance family involvement in the educational process, improving communication between families and the university, and fostering a positive school culture.

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Responsibilities

Design, organize, and facilitate workshops, training, and informational sessions to engage families during their students’ time at Hampton

Promote and coordinate family participation in school events, meetings, and conferences

Work closely with the university’s leadership team to ensure alignment of family engagement strategies with overall university goals

Serve as a liaison between families and the university, ensuring effective communication and the exchange of information regarding student progress and school activities

Develop and distribute newsletters, emails, social media posts and other communications to keep families informed about school events, deadlines, and opportunities for involvement

Use various communication platforms (phone, email, social media, etc.) to ensure accessibility for all families

The ability to create graphics to help enhance the overall communication with families or families of students

Provide families with resources and strategies to support their child’s academic, social, and emotional development

Offer guidance to families on how to navigate university’s systems, including how students can access support services and assist with any trouble shooting

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of family engagement activities, adjusting strategies as needed to improve participation and outcomes

Build and maintain strong relationships with families, fostering an inclusive and welcoming school environment

Promote family involvement in school committees, advisory boards, and potential internship or corporate partnerships for the university

Engage diverse families, ensuring equitable opportunities for all families to participate in university activities

Help cultivate families as another constituent group for fundraising and event attendance

Work with community organizations, local businesses, and external agencies to provide additional resources and support for families

Help coordinate community outreach events, family nights, and volunteer opportunities that bring together university staff, families, and the broader community

Collect and analyze data related to family involvement, identifying trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement

Report on family engagement activities and outcomes to school leadership and stakeholders

Work with the Office of Advancement to assist in cultivating potential donors from the family population

Qualification

Family Engagement ProgramsData TrackingCommunication SkillsGraphic Design SoftwareCommunity PartnershipsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFlexibility

Required

Master's degree or bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution

Demonstrated initiative, independent judgment, and a positive, responsive, service-oriented attitude

Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management and problem-solving skills

Commitment to diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality when working with individuals on and off campus and responding to Advancement audiences

A great degree of flexibility in schedule as weekends may be required due to weekend-planned and scheduled events

Outstanding organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing projects concurrently while adhering to strict deadlines

Ability to represent the university at both on and off campus recruiting events

Ability to use graphic design software (Adobe Express, Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.)