Outreach and Innovation Coordinator

About the role

UWC Costa Rica is seeking an Outreach and Innovation Coordinator to lead the strategy, operational execution, and sustainable growth of its Outreach and Hospitality portfolio. The role will strengthen institutional visibility and mission awareness, particularly among prospective young applicants, while supporting financial sustainability through innovative short-term educational programs, strategic partnerships, and high-quality hospitality and accommodation operations.

The ideal candidate combines business development, educational program design, partnership building, financial management, and operational leadership with a strong commitment to UWC Costa Rica’s mission and values of empathy, reciprocity, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and expansion of UWC Costa Rica’s Outreach portfolio.
• Design innovative short-term and experiential educational programs aligned with the UWC educational model.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Outreach programs, from concept and business planning to delivery and evaluation.
• Identify opportunities for Outreach initiatives to respond meaningfully to Costa Rican and regional contexts.
• Develop the operational capacity required to establish the new campus as a year-round Sustainability and Innovation Center.
• Lead the Outreach Committee and provide annual growth projections, operational updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business plans aligned with institutional priorities.
• Design and manage budgets, financial projections, pricing models, and revenue strategies.
• Identify market needs and opportunities for new educational products and diversified revenue streams.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to finance, admissions, marketing, sales, operations, and educational outcomes.
• Manage program budgets, invoices, payments, contracts, and relationships with external parties.

Datos clave

• The role is with UWC Costa Rica in San José, Costa Rica.
• The role leads the strategy, operational execution, and sustainable growth of the Outreach and Hospitality portfolio.
• The ideal candidate combines business development, educational program design, partnership building, financial management, and operational leadership.
• The role supports short-term educational programs, strategic partnerships, and hospitality and accommodation operations.