Engagement & Outreach Coordinator
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Engagement and Outreach Coordinator reports to the Lamar University Police Sergeant responsible for overseeing campus community engagement and outreach initiatives. This position develops lesson plans, educational resources, and comprehensive presentations using PowerPoint, technology platforms, social media, and other communication tools to educate students, faculty, staff, and visitors on safety-related topics. The coordinator is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting data related to federal and state educational reporting requirements. Additionally, this role collaborates with university departments, student organizations, and community partners to develop and coordinate educational programs, outreach activities, and special events that support campus safety and engagement initiatives. This position manages the department's social media platforms by providing timely, accurate, and relevant information to the campus community. The coordinator also serves as the department's Accreditation Manager, coordinating activities and documentation required for accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
- Create lesson plans, presentations, and resource materials and teach various safety-related topics to the Lamar University community.
- Support LUPD at various events by providing security, distributing information, guiding visitors, and engaging with parents and potential students.
- Participate in outreach activities, educational programs, and special events that support the educational initiatives of LUPD.
- Coordinate and collaborate with campus departments to develop educational programs and events, while collecting and maintaining data necessary to support federal and state reporting requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study.
- 1 year of experience teaching safety-related topics to young adults, college students, staff, and faculty. This includes creating lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and resource documents, as well as addressing large crowds and audiences in a professional setting.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Master’s Degree or higher in a related field.
- 2 years of experience teaching, preparing lesson plans, and addressing large audiences in a professional setting.
- Able to follow instructions and perform assignments efficiently and effectively
- Able to work in both a group setting and alone with minimum supervision
- Availability to work varied shifts, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work quickly, effectively, and responsibly without constant direction
- Comfortable working with college-age students and potential students
- Able to lift 40 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
- Essential functions or requirements listed above may not be performed in every position with this title, and these essential functions may not include all related duties that might be requested and/or performed.
Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:
Health, dental & vision insurance?
Life insurance
State of Texas Retirement plans
Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.?
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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