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Posted: 16-May-26
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Admissions
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7161820
Outreach and Operations Coordinator, SEC and I-HACK
Position Summary:
The Outreach and Operations Coordinator for the School of Engineering and Computing (SEC) and the Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) leads and coordinates undergraduate outreach and recruitment initiatives across all SEC programs, with a strategic emphasis on cybersecurity. This role serves as a primary liaison between SEC, I-HACK, Undergraduate Admissions, and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and assess recruitment strategies that enhance enrollment, visibility, and student engagement.
This position also supports the coordinated operations and utilization of I-HACK, ensuring alignment between facility use, academic programming, and recruitment activities. The coordinator plays a key role in leveraging I-HACK and the MakerSpace as signature assets to showcase experiential learning, industry partnerships, and applied learning opportunities to prospective students.
The successful candidate must support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Essential Functions 1. Recruitment Strategy & Coordination
- Lead and coordinate undergraduate recruitment efforts for all SEC programs, with focused initiatives supporting cybersecurity enrollment growth
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies that highlight SEC's academic strengths, experiential learning model, and career outcomes
- Integrate I-HACK and MakerSpace into recruitment strategies as central differentiators for engineering and computing programs
- Collaborate with Undergraduate Admissions and Marketing to align messaging, outreach strategies, and recruitment activities with institutional goals
- Monitor recruitment trends and support data-informed decision-making
2. I-HACK Operations & Program Coordination
- Support the coordinated use and overall utilization of I-HACK facilities in alignment with academic, research, and partner engagement needs
- Facilitate planning and execution of programs, tours, camps, and events hosted within I-HACK
- Serve as a central point of coordination among academic departments, administrative units, and external partners utilizing I-HACK in collaboration with relevant university units
- Support implementation and communication of policies, procedures, and best practices related to facility use
- Coordinate student staffing needs and support experiential learning opportunities within I-HACK
- Contribute to tracking usage and engagement data to inform planning and continuous improvement
3. Outreach & Engagement
- Lead targeted outreach initiatives, including camps, competitions, STEM fairs, and pre-college programming (e.g., CyberPatriot)
- Coordinate and support recruitment and outreach events, including campus visits, open houses, information sessions, and external engagements
- Serve as a key representative of SEC and I-HACK to prospective students, families, schools, and community partners
- Facilitate engagement opportunities that connect prospective students with faculty, students, and hands-on I-HACK experiences
4. Communications & Marketing
- Collaborate with University Marketing and Communications and Admissions to ensure consistent and effective messaging across recruitment channels
- Develop and execute communication strategies that promote SEC programs, MakerSpace, student outcomes, and the I-HACK experience
- Coordinate digital and outreach content across platforms (i.e. social media, website) to enhance visibility and engagement
- Monitor and assess communication effectiveness to inform strategy and continuous improvement
- Maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and industry partners to enhance recruitment pipelines, and support student retention initiatives
- Lead and contribute to initiatives that strengthen pathways into engineering and computing programs and expand experiential learning opportunities
- Support academic programs, leadership, faculty, and students, including initiatives related to accreditation, certifications, and program development
- Collaborate with leadership to advance strategic priorities
- Support reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts
Required Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor's degree. Preference for degrees in business, communications, marketing, advertising, IT, or a related field. Individuals with an associate degree and appropriate experience will be considered. Experience with digital communication tools, content development platforms (i.e. Canva, Wix), and recruitment or CRM systems is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in admissions, outreach, marketing, program coordination, or a related professional setting. Experience in higher education or STEM-related fields is preferred. A demonstrated interest in grant writing will be a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Ability to collect and analyze data to support decision-making
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn institutional systems
Preferred Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting recruitment in engineering, computing, or cybersecurity-related programs
- Familiarity with higher education admissions and enrollment strategies
- Experience coordinating events, outreach programs, or facility operations
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders
Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Col. of Engineering & Business
Division: Col. of Engineering & Business
Subdivision: Dean's Office, CEB
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About Gannon University
Founded in 1925, Gannon University is a four-year Catholic university committed to student-centered learning, with an emphasis on professional education integrated with faith-based, liberal-learning student outcomes.
Gannon has strategic university-wide initiatives that focus on and bring its purpose to life: Transform lives by creating environments for extraordinary moments and everyday connections that inspire others to become their best selves. These initiatives have fostered an inclusive, welcoming community that many refer to as the Gannon family.
Gannon University earned its first-ever Honor Roll status as a 2021 Great College to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program. It is one of 42 institutions across the country to earn Honor Roll distinction and was recognized in categories including Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging; Faculty Experience; Mission & Pride; and Professional Development. Gannon University was also ranked a top school in the nation by Wall Street Journal’s 2022 College Rankings, and ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2022.”
Gannon University’s hom...e campus is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the state’s fourth-largest city and one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes. Gannon University’s unique location in downtown Erie and exceptional learning environments on campus create a special atmosphere conducive to education, scholarship, research, service, and personal growth.
Located right next door to Gannon's downtown campus are government agencies, hospitals, and local organizations and businesses that are active partners in helping Gannon students receive a hands-on education. The University's partnerships with downtown Erie neighborhoods, Erie County, and the Diocese of Erie strive to support the local community through numerous initiatives driven by students and employees.
Just steps away from Gannon’s campus in the heart of the city, you will also find restaurants, tax-free shopping, minor league sports, as well as a vibrant entertainment and cultural scene, and seven miles of Lake Erie beaches close by. Only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Niagara Falls, Canada, Erie has small-town friendliness and big-city attractions. For more information, please visit gannon.edu to learn more about Gannon’s campuses and the many attractions and accommodations within the surrounding regions.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/6304. Review of applications will begin immediately, and this position will remain open until filled. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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