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Auburn University

Family & Community Engagement Specialist

🇺🇸 Northwest, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $38K - $71K

💻 Other

🗓️ January 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Family & Community Engagement Specialist. The role involves planning, teaching, implementing, and evaluating research-based educational programs to support low-income and under-resourced families and children in the Early Head Start Program, with a focus on fostering healthy development and family stability.

Highlights
  • Plan and implement educational programs to improve family and child outcomes.
  • Conduct family needs assessments and develop Family Partnership Agreements.
  • Provide case management, referrals, and support services including home visits.
  • Build partnerships with local agencies and collaborate with child care providers.
  • Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and program policies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation using the program's data management system.
  • Engage in recruitment, conferences, training, and interdisciplinary planning.
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in related fields like Social Work, Early Care, Human Development; valid driver’s license.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with at-risk families, Early Head Start, and family child care.
  • Salary range: $38,330-$71,350 for a one-year limited term, full-time appointment serving Northwest Alabama counties.