Outreach Specialist Limited Term

Under supervision of an assigned supervisor/manager, plan, coordinate, organize and provide a variety of student services and information on college programs to facilitate recruitment and retention of students.

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This position is 100% categorically funded (funded by federal or state grants). Categorical funded positions are for a limited term, see beginning and ending dates in this job posting. When the funding ends, the District may eliminate this position due to the lack of funding. If that happens, the District will provide notices to all affected employees explaining their rights under the Board Policy, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Education Code. Please also see Frequently Asked Questions regarding this process.Explain college programs, enrollment process, and services to individuals and community organizations; provide referrals to students, staff and community organizations on college programs and procedures and seek information concerning the need for additional programs; work with college staff, faculty and administration to develop, organize, and coordinate activities and events that facilitate student orientation and outreach designed to promote recruitment efforts, such as first generation, former foster youth, undocumented students and other underrepresented populations; foster relationships with local feeder high schools, governmental agencies and community based organizations through in-person, written and electronic communication; coordinate Early Alert/Assistance program, and one-stop philosophy related to recruitment and matriculation efforts;. represent the college at community functions and organizational meetings; develop, organize, supervise and attend workshops, forums, conferences, and related college-sponsored events; assist in the development and/or selection of marketing and promotional materials, such as appropriate media packages, and interface with other college departments on marketing strategies; conduct orientation session and periodic training sessions and workshops for peer assistants, student ambassadors and student workers; assist in budget planning and maintenance; hire, train, and oversee student ambassadors and student workers; track student contacts to monitor services required and provide follow-up throughout the enrollment process; provide data for institutional research; perform follow-up studies and evaluations of outreach services; develop and maintain the outreach master calendar; perform related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in a variety of student or community service programs.

EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.