Program Coordinator, Outreach

Job Description

Title: Program Coordinator, Outreach

Company Name: Asian University for Women (AUW)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 20 years

Job Location: Chattogram, Chattogram (Chattogram Sadar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Age At least 20 years

Asian University for Women (AUW) located in Chattogram, Bangladesh, is the first of its kind: an independent international institution dedicated to excellence, women’s education and leadership development. Rooted in the aspirations of Asia, while global in outlook, AUW prepares women to become leaders who create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Position Overview

Since 2022, the Asian University for Women (AUW) has collaborated with the renowned international institutions to offer a Master of Arts in Education focused on Education policy and leadership. Building on this experience, AUW is now inaugurating an innovative Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, which endeavours young women to return to their communities as highly-qualified teachers and leaders to establish top-tier secondary schools in underutilized local spaces, thereby addressing the hazards of journey to a distant school-an ongoing challenge for many students in underserved communities. The program will be delivered mostly through a hybrid model in collaboration with leading international universities. Courses will be taught by international faculties via Zoom in a smart classroom environment and will be supported on site by highly qualified Teaching Fellows who will facilitate learning and provide academic guidance. The program will recruit cohorts of university-educated women who will jointly apply in a group of 5, with a proposal to establish a girls' secondary school in their home community. Throughout the two-year program, participants will refine their proposals while completing intensive coursework in teaching, leadership, curriculum development, and school administration. To accommodate working professionals, students who are currently teaching will have the flexibility to participate online when necessary, with the expectation that they will attend designated on-campus immersion sessions throughout the program. Upon graduation, the most promising teams will receive seed funding to launch their proposed schools, along with ongoing mentoring and organizational support from AUW. This support will continue as graduates establish and strengthen their schools, creating a growing network of community-led institutions that expand educational opportunities for girls in underserved regions. This is the inaugural session of the Graduate School of Education. As such the program might need to be restructured on the basis of experience and feedback. The first Master's in Teaching cohort is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with graduates expected to establish their schools in January 2029. The Outreach Program Coordinator will oversee recruitments, collaborations, community involvement and external communication for the MAT program. The position requires travel to remote communities to engage with educational institutions, local organizations, and community stakeholders, identify and recruit prospective candidates, and cultivate a strong pipeline of future women educators and school founders. Moreover, the Outreach Coordinator will liaise with international universities to develop and sustain strategic academic partnerships, coordinate collaborative initiatives, and serve as the primary point of contact for program-related communications. Will School project related communications and partnerships with stakeholders manage Join one of the nation’s most internationally diverse academic communities, committed to excellence, innovation and social impact!

Key Responsibilities

Student Admissions

● Travel to underserved and marginalized communities to promote the program and assist in student recruitment.

● Design and implement strategies for outreach and recruitment targeting potential student applicants.

● Organize recruitment events and information sessions to maximize program outreach.

● Manage applicants' inquiries and support candidates throughout the admissions process.

● Support admitted students during onboarding and transition into the program. Partnerships and Recruitments

● Establish and sustain collaborations with schools, NGOs, educational networks and community organizations that are open to partnering with AUW to support student recruitment and program development.

● Identify potential communities and regions that could benefit from the MAT program.

● Engage local stakeholders to support future school development initiatives.

● Establish collaborations with prospective international partner universities and faculty for course delivery, seminars, joint teaching, research initiatives, and advisory roles within the MAT program.

● Identify, recruit, and engage advisors to facilitate proper execution of the school development program.

Communications and Program Visibility

● Develop stories, newsletters, social media contents and promotional campaigns.

● Coordinate website updates and program visibility initiatives.

● Manage external communications related to the program.

● Document program impact and success stories.

Alumni and Graduate Relations

● Maintain relationships with graduates and partner schools.

● Coordinate alumni engagement activities and networking opportunities.

● Track graduate outcomes and school development initiatives.

Monitoring and Data Management

● Monitor outreach metrics and recruitment targets.

● Maintain recruitment and partnership databases.

● Prepare reports regarding applicant pathways, partnerships and community involvement activities.

● Support donor reporting and stakeholder communications.

Governance and Administrative Coordination

● Serve as secretary to the Advisory Board, providing administrative and coordination support to facilitate academic guidance and governance.

● Coordinate Advisory board meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation and logistical arrangements.

● Act as the primary point of contact among the Advisory Board, program leaders and external advisors to facilitate effective communication.

● Record, draft and maintain accurate meeting minutes, decisions and action times, ensuring timely follow-ups.

Qualifications

● Masters degree in related field.

● Minimum 3 years of experience in outreach, admissions, communications, partnership development, or program management.

● Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

● Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

● Ability to travel as needed for recruitment and partnership activities.

● Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills.

● Experience organizing events and managing multiple stakeholders.

● Familiarity with social media platforms, digital marketing, website content management, and newsletter development.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience working with schools, NGOs, or higher education institutions.

● Knowledge of girls' education, teacher education, or community development initiatives.

● Teaching Experience Preferred

● Experience in communications, marketing, or donor-funded programs.

● Familiarity with South Asian educational contexts.