HBCU Coordinator

About the role

Black Men Teach is a movement and mission focused on building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from, be led by, and be inspired by a Black male educator. The HBCU Coordinator serves as the primary ambassador to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), expanding the organization's educator pipeline through strategic campus engagement, relationship building, and student outreach.

Core Responsibilities

• HBCU Engagement & Pipeline Development (40%): Serve as Black Men Teach's primary representative to HBCUs, build and maintain a pipeline of prospective Fellows, and execute campus engagement strategies.
• Partnership Development (25%): Develop and sustain relationships with HBCU education departments, faculty, career services, admissions offices, and student organizations.
• Student Outreach & Engagement (20%): Build authentic relationships with prospective Fellows, coordinate follow-up communication, and support student ambassador initiatives.
• Recruitment Operations & Data Management (10%): Maintain accurate recruitment databases, monitor recruitment activity, and prepare regular updates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%): Partner with the Recruitment Manager and support various initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience supporting college students, youth development, advising, student affairs, higher education, or nonprofit programs.
• Strong relationship-building and student support skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or student engagement initiatives.
• Commitment to educational equity and increasing the representation of Black male educators.
• Preferred:
• Experience working with first-generation college students or historically underserved populations.
• Knowledge of educator preparation programs and higher education support services.
• Experience with student information systems or case management platforms.

Skills and Competencies

• Mission Alignment: Models Black Men Teach's mission, values, and commitment to supporting future Black male educators.
• Student Success & Relationship Building: Builds meaningful relationships that promote belonging, persistence, and student achievement.
• Communication & Student Engagement: Creates positive student experiences through responsive communication and engagement.
• Organization & Program Coordination: Coordinates multiple initiatives while ensuring high-quality program delivery and student support.
• Execution & Ownership: Follows through on commitments, manages priorities effectively, and delivers exceptional service.
• Data & Documentation: Maintains accurate student records and uses data to support student success.
• Ethics & Inclusion: Creates welcoming environments where every Fellow feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside different facilities (e.g., schools) or offices throughout the workday.
• Ability to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in-person.
• Ability to travel regularly to partner colleges and universities for student meetings, campus visits, and organizational events.
• Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and student engagement activities.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to support student programming and organizational events.

Work Environment

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. To support collaboration, community building, and teamwork, Black Men Teach requires staff to work on-site three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are designated as remote workdays.
• This position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced hybrid work environment requiring frequent interaction with colleagues, partners, schools, and community stakeholders. The role requires flexibility, effective prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $18.00-$22.00. Final salary is determined by BMT based on years of experience, educational background, and level of expertise. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• BMT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the whole person — your health, your future, and your life outside of work, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match, paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and company-observed holidays.
• We offer a hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and community connection.

EEO Statement

Black Men Teach (BMT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Us!

If you’re passionate about reimagining systems and creating lasting impact, we invite you to bring your ideas and energy to BMT. Together, we’re not just transforming education — we’re transforming possibility.