Program Coordinator of Outreach

Job Title

Program Coordinator of Outreach

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Community Partnerships & Campus Visits

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Coordinator of Outreach plays a key role in advancing Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s mission of expanding access to higher education and fostering a college-going culture through community engagement and outreach. Reporting to the Director of Outreach, this position develops, coordinates, and implements innovative outreach initiatives designed to engage K-8 students, families, and community partners—particularly within the ASPIRE network.

The coordinator serves as a liaison to schools, community organizations, and university partners, ensuring high-quality programming that highlights educational opportunities and strengthens relationships between the University and the community.

This is a full-time, on-campus position requiring some evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities:

Outreach Program Development & Implementation

• Design and execute strategic outreach initiatives to promote college awareness, encourage a college-going culture, and strengthen partnerships with ASPIRE schools and community organizations.

• Collaborate with internal university partners to align outreach efforts with institutional goals.

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of major outreach events such as Classroom of the Month, Passport to College, Mini Future Jaguar Day, and various community engagement activities.

• Oversee all event logistics, including scheduling, securing venues, ordering catering, arranging supplies, and providing on-site facilitation.

Challenge to ASPIRE Summer Camps

• Coordinate all aspects of the Challenge to ASPIRE summer camps for elementary and middle school students, including partner collaboration, program design, compliance documentation, and week-of facilitation.

Community Engagement & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with K-8 educators, community leaders, and external organizations to expand A&M-San Antonio’s community presence.

• Partner with campus offices—including Admissions, New Student Programs, Family Engagement, Mays Center, Student Affairs, and Athletics—to support outreach initiatives.

Program Assessment & Reporting•

• Collect, track, and analyze attendance, survey results, and program impact data to measure success and inform continuous improvement.

• Prepare summary reports for leadership as needed.

Other Duties

• Serve as a representative of the University at community events and educational fairs.

• Assist with additional outreach-related initiatives as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.

• Two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years of related experience in outreach, program implementation, and event coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.

• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations.

• Exceptional organizational and event-planning skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and basic data tracking tools.

• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools for marketing materials.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel occasionally as required.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.