Program Coordinator

Description

Organizational Overview

Tulsa is home to the only higher education consortium of its kind in the state of Oklahoma. The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium is an organization of multi-institutional, cross-sector partnerships that meaningfully improve students’ journeys towards degree completion, professional independence, and economic mobility. Its members include nine Tulsa-area colleges and universities (College of the Muscogee Nation, Langston University, Northeastern State University, OSU-Tulsa, OU-Tulsa, Rogers State University, Southern Nazarene University-Tulsa, Tulsa Community College, and the University of Tulsa) and seven affiliate partners (Tulsa Community Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the City of Tulsa, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, ImpactTulsa, The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education). 

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium’s mission is to advance student learning, improve student success, achieve equity in outcomes, and meet workforce needs by working collaboratively to increase higher education opportunities in the region. The Consortium serves as a convener, connector, and communicator for its members, allowing for synergy and true collaboration centered around supporting Tulsa-area students on their postsecondary journeys.

 In June 2024, the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium assumed and absorbed outreach programming for Young People of the Next Generation. YPNG (Young People of the Next Generation) is a community-based program in Tulsa, OK designed to support middle school and high school students and their families with the completion of OK Promise and FAFSA applications.

Job Summary:

The YPNG Outreach Program Coordinator will lead YPNG outreach efforts, build strategic community partnerships, schedule school visits, and host events to ensure students and families receive the necessary support to access financial aid opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Oversee the daily operations of YPNG.
• Develop and implement initiatives to support students and families in completing OK Promise and FAFSA applications.
• Track and report program outcomes and impact.

Community Partnerships:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to identify opportunities for outreach and support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all community partners.

School Coordination:

• Schedule and coordinate visits with middle and high schools to provide in-person assistance with OK Promise and FAFSA applications.
• Work with school counselors and administrators with scheduling.
• Ensure all necessary materials and resources are available for school visits.

Event Planning:

• Plan, organize, and host events aimed at educating students and families about financial aid opportunities and the application process.
• Coordinate logistics, including venue booking, speaker invitations, and event promotion.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of events and make recommendations for future improvements.

Training and Support:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of instructors and volunteers to assist with application completion.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to ensure instructors are well-equipped to help students and families.
• Maintain a database of instructors and volunteers, ensuring all necessary background checks and clearances are completed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program coordination, community outreach, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of the OK Promise and FAFSA application processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective community partnerships.
• Passion for helping students and families access educational opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Some relevant work experience in similar non-profit, education, or community development organizations. 

Physical and Logistics requirements

• Position requires sitting or standing for extende