Education and Outreach Specialists are responsible for the development, delivery, administration, and evaluation of educational programs. The audience for their programs typically consists of nontraditional or external learners, including schoolchildren, visitors, executives, continuing education students, or participants in community medical programs. They demonstrate mastery in their specialty area, normally signified by an advanced degree, or significant equivalent experience. They are responsible for the same duties as an Education and Outreach Coordinator, however, they operate with additional authority, independence, or level of complexity. Education and Outreach Specialists are accountable for the success of the educational programs they administer, and ensure that their programs fulfill the overall goal or vision of the organization.
- Perform all duties of Education and Outreach Coordinator.
- Conceptualize, develop, and facilitate new offerings and programs, in alignment with overall strategic vision of the organization.
- Conceptualize and develop new outreach initiatives, retreats, and events that serve the organization's target audiences.
- Design marketing materials and plan promotional activities related to course offerings.
- Plan resources to meet organizational aims, including scheduling departmental staff and program volunteers.
- Procure course materials and supplies, setting and maintaining appropriate budget documentation.
- Design program evaluation, monitor feedback, and incorporate suggestions for improvement.
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In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at
Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0065129
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:a resume and cover letter.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree required. Additional experience will be required in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Two years of experience required with a Bachelor's degree. Six years of experience required with a High School degree or equivalent.
Licensure: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.