Assistant Director - College Readiness Outreach

103092BR

Campus: Tempe

Assistant Director

Job Description

The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is seeking an Assistant Director, College Readiness Outreach to coordinate and develop programs and resources to enhance college access and attainment efforts. This role involves collaboration with counselors, educators, postsecondary institutions, and college access professionals to strengthen initiatives such as the Arizona FAFSA Challenge, College Application Campaign, and Arizona Decision Day.

Job Family

Administration

Department Name

Talent Acquisition

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

The review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Category

ADM

Essential Duties

This job is a staff position for the Arizona Board of Regents. The board office is located in downtown Phoenix.

(The job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and do not limit the assignment of the related tasks in any position of this class.)
• Develop and coordinate programming and resources for the Arizona FAFSA Challenge, College Application Campaign, and Arizona Decision Day.
• Create comprehensive college access and FAFSA training materials for students, families, and educators.
• Organize and conduct FAFSA and college application trainings through webinars, conferences, professional development events, and other platforms.
• Work with counselors, educators, postsecondary institutions, and college access professionals to enhance FAFSA completion initiatives and overall college access efforts.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to promote FAFSA, college readiness, and attainment.
• Provide support and guidance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and college access partners with Arizona College Connect.
• Manage the FAFSA peer coach program, including overseeing school partner communications, hosting trainings, coordinating program activities, data collection and reporting, and providing strategic outreach and support services.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of college readiness programs, making data-driven recommendations for improvements in FAFSA outreach and support strategies.
• Maintain and manage virtual appointments in Calendly,
including pulling reports to analyze data and coordinating
volunteers.
• Assist with developing and refining college attainment initiatives to ensure students successfully transition to and complete their college education.
• Support the implementation and development of board attainment and FAFSA initiatives.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in college access, financial aid, and attainment to ensure the delivery of high- quality services and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field and 5-7 years of proven experience in higher education, program coordination, teaching, counseling, or a relevant position. An equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been achieved will be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of postsecondary planning strategies, including ECAP, CCRI, Dual Enrollment, AP Courses, ACT, FAFSA, university admissions, and college applications.
• Knowledge of data collection and assessment strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendly. Ability to accurately evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and translate results into actionable plans.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, build effective relationships, and manage multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with partners and stakeholders statewide.
• Willingness to travel throughout Arizona to support FAFSA and attainment initiatives.

Working Environment

• The board office is located in downtown Phoenix.
• Work in an office setting and use of standard office equipment, such as printers, copiers, fax machine, telephone, and computer.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods of time.

Department Statement

The Arizona Board of Regents is committed to ensuring access for qualified residents of Arizona to undergraduate and graduate institutions; promoting the discovery, application, and dissemination of new knowledge; extending the benefits of university activities to Arizona’s citizens outside the university; and maximizing the benefits derived from the state’s investment in education.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

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Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Applicants should send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to speak to the qualifications listed above to: hr@azregents.edu or Arizona Board of Regents • 2700 North Central Avenue, Suite 400 • Phoenix, Arizona 85004. The review of applicants will begin immediately.

The Arizona Board of Regents is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.