Outreach Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Outreach Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 279W0064 Agency Danville Community College Division Danville Community College (Div) Work Location Danville - 590 Hiring Range $20-$25 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Flexibility needed, some evenings and weekends

Commonwealth of Virginia part-time/wage employees are limited to working 1,500 hours per agency per year, which is calculated as the 365-day period from May 1st through April 30th each year. It is the employee and supervisor’s responsibility to manage and maintain the work schedule to ensure the limited 1,500 hours are not exceeded within the May 1 - April 30 365- day period.
Sensitive Position No Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The Outreach Specialist works with prospective students including local high school students to increase post-secondary enrollment at Danville Community College by assisting students through the onboarding and enrollment processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Advise and engage community college bound students and current community college students to support the college’s student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Conduct campus tours for individuals and groups.
• Serve as a career guide for prospective students.
• Assist prospective students transitioning to community college.
• Collect, maintain, and report student and program data.
• Provide admissions, placement, and enrollment services.
• Facilitate off and on campus activities.
• Work effectively with parents of high school students.

This is a 12-month face-to-face position in the Student Services division of the college.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic and career planning
• Knowledge of community college onboarding and enrollment processes
• Ability to effectively use and demonstrate the use of a variety of computer software including MS Office Suite, Google Application, Navigate, Student Information System
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment
• Ability to work a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, administration and community partners
• Strong organizational skills
• Case management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team or in an individual setting
• Commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in high school and community college settings
• Experience with academic and career advising and planning

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Some travel may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_2135P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/28/2024 Job Close Date 09/26/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.danville.edu Contact Name Rachel Rimel Email rachel.rimel@danville.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.