Outreach Office Assistant, Categorical

About the role

Located at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, this part‑time staff position supports the Outreach and Strategic Partnerships office. The SOCCCD fosters a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service, seeking employees who contribute to a welcoming, student‑centered environment and understand the role each position plays in advancing student success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and participate in outreach programs and activities, including on‑site and off‑site events, high school outreach, and other public and community relations efforts to attract, enroll, orient, assist, and retain community college students.
• Deliver campus tours to prospective students and their parents in large and small groups.
• Attend meetings, events, trainings, and conferences as required.
• Perform a variety of office and clerical support duties for outreach programs and activities.
• Provide information and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Maintain files, records, databases, schedules, and other program materials.
• May provide work direction to temporary or student employees.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of student outreach, public information, public speaking, community relations, marketing, and customer service.
• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques used in conducting outreach activities, promotional and information sessions, campus tours, presentations, and events.
• Ability to respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries and requests from students, faculty, staff, the general public, community members, and other individuals contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to provide accurate and courteous information and assistance regarding college programs, services, resources, events, locations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: One year of general clerical experience involving extensive public contact is preferred.
• Licenses: A valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability may be required to drive a District or personal vehicle for meetings or to pick up/deliver documents.

Pay

$2,666.00 – $3,773.00 per month.

Schedule

• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (subject to change per department needs).
• Hours per week: 25 (62.5% of full‑time).
• Months per year: 12.