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George Fox University · 1 month ago

Liberations Scholars Program Coordinator

Newberg, OR

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.84/hr - $24.14/hr

George Fox University is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual for the Liberation Scholars Program Coordinator position to support first-generation college-bound students, particularly within Latinx communities. The role involves developing co-curricular programming, building community partnerships, and creating opportunities for college preparation and civic engagement.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Executing grant directives of promoting college access, humanities education, and civic service among underserved high school populations

Defining and documenting program procedures according to direction given by Grant PI

Maintaining centralized documentation for all program activities

Assisting the Program Director with communication and event planning within the GFU campus community and with outside vendors as needed

Finding and recruiting eligible students to attend the program

Identifying target market populations of eligible students

Networking with local high schools to promote the program

Collaborating with GFU Marketing Communications and Admissions offices to produce promotional materials and carry out activities like school visits

Developing and managing the academic year program, supporting eligible students in the college application process throughout the academic year

Developing field trips, activities, and workshops related to program focus areas

Providing students with education and training on the college application process and college readiness, directly or through vendors

Working with University peer student mentors to provide support to high school students throughout the school year

Identifying key partnerships in local communities for participating students to develop community engagements and service opportunities

Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service

By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role

Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Student support experienceMarketingRecruitmentProgram developmentExcel proficiencyGoogle Office SuiteBilingual education experiencePlanning skillsCross-cultural experienceCommunity engagementSpanish literacyOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree

Competence with Excel and the Google Office Suite

The ability to generate ideas and take initiative, strong planning and organizational skills

A commitment to humanities education and the success of first-generation and marginalized students

Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply

A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity

A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith

A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith