Outreach Specialist

Title: Outreach Specialist

Agency: Danville Community College

Location: Danville - 590

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $20-$25 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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