Outreach Professional - New American Youth on the Rise (NAYR)

Advertising/Posting Title Outreach Professional - New American Youth on the Rise (NAYR)Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.Posting SummaryThe Outreach Professional position will develop, coordinate, and implement the day to day and mission-driven operations of New American Youth on the Rise (NAYR), a grant-funded education attainment and workforce development initiative designed to increase representation of girls from immigrant backgrounds in health science fields at the college level.This position will implement, assess, and deliver a multi-year plan of proposed activities and outputs for a grant. Coordinate program priorities and activities across four grant initiatives/outcomes - Mentorship, Curriculum and Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, and Science Enrichment.Track program grant budget. Lead grant compliance efforts and liaise with IRB, NIH and other regulatory organizations. Coordinate events and outreach for program. Create opportunities and identify mentorship group, program (student) participants, and and program consultants.Prepare required status reports for submission to the funding agency, university and other organizations. Coordinate outreach and collaborative efforts with internal and external constituents, local community resources, and agencies to promote information exchange representing NAYR with a diverse range of local, regional, and national partners. Support NAYR leadership's strategy about program priorities and future directions.New American Youth on the Rise (NAYR) is an education attainment pathway program for middle and high school girls from Chittenden County Vermont immigrant communities designed to prepare students for successful transitions into college careers in health sciences. The overarching mission of NAYR is to enhance health equity for Chittenden County, Vermont immigrant communities by 1) increasing representation in the healthcare workforce that reflects their racial/ethnic backgrounds and lived experiences, and 2) increasing collaboration and trust between the academic health center and the local community by demonstrating clear investment in the local community.Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)• Bachelor's degree and two to four years of relevant work experience.• Experience with community organizing.• Experience with program administration• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suiteDesirable Qualifications• Master's Degree in education, public health or other related field strongly desired• Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities required. Working with Chittenden County, VT immigrant and refugee communities preferred.• Experience with grant writing preferred.• Experience with educational attainment and/or workforce development programs highly desirable.• Ability to get to and from worksite and public events.Anticipated Pay Range $50,000-$60,000Other InformationPosition is funded by restricted fundsSpecial Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Contingent on continued funding, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this positionFLSA ExemptUnion Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)Position Title Outreach ProfessionalPosting Number S5229PODepartment COM Ofc of Div, Equity & Incl/55037Position Number 00027192Employee FTE 1.00Employee Term 12