K-12 Outreach and College Access Coordinator
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Sedalia, MO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
01583
Department
Admissions and Outreach
Opening Date
10/30/2026
The K-12 Outreach and College Access Coordinator advances the college's mission of educational access by building strong partnerships with K-12 schools and providing students and families with early, accurate, and supportive college-going information. Reporting to the Director of Concurrent Learning, this position designs and delivers presentations, workshops, and engagement opportunities that help students understand postsecondary options, navigate admissions and financial aid processes, and prepare for successful transitions to college. The coordinator serves as a primary liaison to regional school districts and collaborates across campus to ensure K-12 partners and prospective students receive clear, consistent, and inclusive information about academic programs and student support services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an annual K-12 outreach plan focused on college awareness, readiness, and equitable access to postsecondary education.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for partner school districts, cultivating collaborative relationships with counselors, teachers, and college access professionals.
- Plan and deliver classroom presentations, assemblies, and workshops on college readiness, financial aid literacy, career exploration, and programs of study.
- Coordinate campus visits for K-12 students and families, including campus tours, program overviews, and interactive experiences, while collaborating with Admissions and other college departments to help students understand college and career application processes, timelines, and next steps.
- Support dual credit/dual enrollment, early college, and pathway initiatives by coordinating information sessions and assisting with outreach and communication to students and families.
- Develop and update outreach materials and presentations in coordination with Admissions and Marketing, ensuring messaging is accurate, inclusive, and student-centered.
- Track outreach activities, student engagement, and participation trends in institutional systems and provide summary reports to support program planning and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Student Services and Academic departments to connect prospective students to academic programs, advising, and support services that promote persistence and success.
- Represent the college professionally within the community and perform other related duties as assigned.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution; bachelor's degree preferred in education, counseling, communications, or a related field.
- Experience presenting to diverse audiences and working with students, families, or educators.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and partnerships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Two years of experience in K-12 or higher education outreach, college access, admissions support, or related student services work.
- Experience working in a community college or access-focused educational environment.
- Familiarity with CRM or student information systems used to document outreach and student engagement.
- Demonstrated experience supporting diverse student populations, including first-generation, rural, and underrepresented students.
- Completed applications will include SFCC application, cover letter, resume and if applicable transcripts. Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
Department funded positions are available for both student and non-student applicants. These positions are limited to a maximum of 600 hours per fiscal year or 550 hours per fiscal year if the candidate is a retiree of the PSRS or PEERS Missouri Retirement System. A fiscal year is defined as July 1 to June 30. In addition, a part time employee can not work more than 17 hours per week unless the position has been budgeted and approved to work beyond this maximum.
Employer State Fair Community College
Address 3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, Missouri, 65301
Phone 660-596-7481
660-596-7480
Website http://www.sfccmo.edu