COLLEGE OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Department Student Enrollment Center Position Type Exempt Employment Status Full-Time-Staff Salary $47,476.
00 - $72,745.
00 Open Date 04/17/2024 Close Date 05/08/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The purpose of this position is to plan a system of outreach and recruitment services and activities for prospective students at high schools, community partners, other College departments, and federal/state/local agencies that provide student services.
This position will report to the Dean, Student Outreach & Enrollment Services, or designee.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree.
Three (3) years experience in higher education.
Valid Texas Driver License with ability to be insurable by Del Mar College.
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, and familiarity with higher education programs and/or processes.
Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
Makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
Special working hours may include evenings (frequent), holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
Ability to perform and excel in a high-tech, all-digital environment.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, presentation and written communication skills, and ability to develop and implement action plans.
Strong organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications Recruitment or marketing experience.
Experience conducting electronic marketing campaigns and web-based marketing & advertising initiatives.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems, and Customer Relationship Management Systems.
Proficiency using e-tools in the delivery of recruitment services.
Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position.
Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks.
The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions.
Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.
Job Duties Job Duty Develops and implements effective recruitment strategies to optimize enrollment by attracting new students, including the development, scheduling, and communication efforts using the College’s Customer Relationship Management Systems.
Assists prospective students with the admission and/or readmission process.
provide information and assistance to prospective students regarding the admissions process, including general program advising, admission, orientation, testing, financial aid, transfer of transcripts, special populations assistance, etc.
in a professional manner.
Establish and maintain open communication channels between students and the Admissions Office.
Maintain proper demeanor when counseling students and accurately identify any barriers in achieving goals and discuss and suggest effective alternatives.
Assist the Director of Admissions with the development of brochures/handouts for print and web publications, and compile information for future use by student and the general public.
Promptly, accurately, and professionally respond to or ensure response is given to student questions.
Job Duty Represents and provides essential information about the College by attending college fairs, job fairs, community events, outreach activities and other special events (such as campus preview days and tours).
Coordinate with internal college faculty and/or staff and external personnel to develop and deliver outreach programs and services; and assist in the development of outreach materials.
Job Duty Identify, interact & develop partnerships with public and private organizations such as Independent School Districts and charter schools, PTAs, business and community organizations; and solicit participation by networking with private industry, local agencies and organizations, and other groups within the community to promote College programs.
Works with Director to develop and implement recruitment communication calendar.
Job Duty Coordinate with Student Services departmental program area experts to address the concerns raised by prospective students, current students, internal staff, and external constituents.
Maintain constant communications with prospective students, external constituents, and internal staff/faculty.
Assists with managing and maintaining website and social medial platforms, acts as liaison with Information Technology, Webmaster.
Job Duty Maintain and update outreach files, prepare and submit outreach reports as appropriate.
Maintains the integrity of the recruitment software and student database to ensure complete accuracy for local records.
Completes all required training and professional developmental sessions sponsored by the College.
Job Duty Serve on high school, College, and community committees as assigned.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree or higher (submission of transcript(s) with award/conferred date required).
No, I do not have the required education.
* Do you have three (3) years experience in higher education? Yes No * Do you have a valid Texas Driver License with ability to be insurable by Del Mar College? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Letter of Interest Transcripts Optional Documents