The University of Connecticut’s Department of Student Activities announces an opening for a full-time Community Outreach Program Coordinator (Student Activities Program Coordinator I – UCP IV) position. This position reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students to be responsible global citizens. Working within the mission of the department, the selected candidate will advise, coordinate, and provide leadership to designated student community service-learning programs including the university’s Jumpstart program. Jumpstart is a national early literacy organization that works toward the day when every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Jumpstart accomplishes this vision through supporting corps members to work individually with young children in preschool settings.

Responsibilities: Coordinate Community Outreach’s language and literacy programs including Jumpstart, America Reads, and English as a Second Language programs; organize related special events; advise assigned students in planning and managing their programs; maintain regular contact with student leaders, community partners, and program sponsors; design, develop and present training, reflection, educational, and recognition programs; complete all sponsor related requirements including program evaluation and reporting; and supervise designated student leaders, drivers, and workers.

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