Title: K-12 Outreach Coordinator

Application Review Date: November 30, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The K-12 Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and supporting programs that engage K-12 students, educators, schools, and community partners. This role serves as a key connector between the institution, academic departments, and external partners to create meaningful educational experiences that promote learning, access, and community engagement. The coordinator helps plan and implement programming for K-12 audiences, including campus visits, educational enrichment activities, outreach initiatives, summer camps, school trips, and service projects.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in education, communications, public administration, student affairs, or a related field. Or a bachelor's degree with training and significant experience to equate to a master’s degree.
- Experience coordinating educational programs, outreach initiatives, events, or community engagement activities.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working with K-12 students, schools, or youth-serving organizations.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with academic departments, school personnel, families, and community partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage program logistics.
- Commitment to educational access, student engagement, and community outreach

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in higher education, nonprofit outreach, or community-based programming.
- Knowledge of K-12 school systems and youth program development.
- Experience with event planning, assessment, and partnership development.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, some nights and weekends

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Admissions

Salary: $50,000 - $61,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Gina Stike

Department Contact Phone: 5408315585

Department Contact Email: gstike@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.