Public Relations Coordinator-Outreach Services

Job Description:

Public Relations Coordinator-Outreach Services

Description

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

This position which will do business in the central region of the State serving the following counties: Adair, Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Macon, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Putnam, Randolph, Schuyler.

Main Purpose/Focus of Postion: This position is responsible for developing and implementing a high-profile initiative to increase public awareness of the value of postsecondary education, the options available, and the importance of applying to postsecondary programs and filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and to increase FAFSA filing by high school seniors around the state.

• • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with regional high school counselors and other community organizations, including Missouri Job Centers, to promote postsecondary access.
  • Promotes department resources and initiatives related to planning and paying for college and successfully entering the workforce, including the Big Goal to have 60% of working-age adults in the state earn a postsecondary certificate or degree by 2030.
  • Plan events around the state to increase awareness of the initiative.
  • Research and develop incentives for high schools that increase seniors’ FAFSA filing.
  • Assists with the organization of special events and conferences, including annual Journey to College Day.
  • Identify and communicate with partner organizations and the Missouri College Access Network to align activities across the state.
  • Assists in reviewing and updating department publications, web content, resource manuals, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, and videos.
  • Identify frequently asked questions students and parents have about FAFSA completion, verification, financing offers, etc., and coordinate the development of resources to answer those questions.
  • Travel to regional high schools and job centers to promote resources, including giving presentations, supporting students and families in FSA ID sign up, and FAFSA filing.
  • Conducts presentations and workshops; sets up displays and works college fairs and exhibit booths at various events throughout the state (may be required to lift up to 35 lbs.)
  • Promote MDHEWD’s Journey to College, financial literacy, student success services and programs, and workforce development opportunities to high school students and counselors in the dedicated region.
  • Due to the nature of outreach events, this position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work nights and weekends.
  • Perform other related work as assigned.
  • Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

• • Beneficial education and work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in education, communications, business or public administration or closely related area.
  • Supportive skills include: Experience with completing, or helping others complete the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), excellent oral and written communication, building effective working relationships and organizational skills.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa, at this time.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary:

$55,736.16 per Year