Part-Time Specialist III, Outreach

About the role

Under general/limited supervision this position is responsible for significant function. This position acts a primary expert and provides advice and information to others. Ensures that all district policies/practices surrounding function are implemented/carried out correctly by others. Primarily performs specialized, specific functions requiring knowledge and experience in a particular field, area or department function. Typical duties may include information gathering and review, presentation of information in verbal or written form, some interpretation of information. At a higher level, also provides advice and counsel in area of expertise such as academic advising, financial aid, and student records.

Responsibilities

• Represents the college at elementary, middle/intermediate, and high school visits, career, health, community, and corporate fairs, apartment tenants, businesses in order to familiarize prospective students with assessment, evaluation, admission and registration process
• Assists manager with coordination of on campus and off campus recruitment / retention focused events
• Collaborates with campus resources to seek new information about the college to promote academic and co-curricular programs to prospective students
• Assists in prospective student follow-up appointments and tracks students through the prospective student database system
• Assists with testing vouchers and testing processes
• Identifies and refers students with special needs to appropriate departments, specialized programs, and student success initiatives
• Gives campus tours and creates relevant presentations about college information
• Disperses information by various methods, which may include telephone calls, chats, emails, information tables, and various public speaking engagements
• Actively seeks new sources of recruitment and builds community partnerships within the service areas
• Participates in various outreach events, committees, and initiatives on behalf of the college and department, assigned by department director
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift and carry at least 10-20 pounds to handle recruiting materials and setup for events
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse clientele in a team environment
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to gain knowledge of the rules and procedures of the college
• Ability to maintain good positive relationship with the public, students, faculty, and staff
• Proficiency with common office software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with due dates/deadlines and regulatory requirements
• Ability to coach and transfer knowledge

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

Benefits

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Schedule

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.