Manager, Outreach

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Outreach directs and coordinates department activities, creating, implementing, and evaluating processes to ensure continuously effective operations. Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives and confers with others to obtain data required for planning departmental activities. Hires, trains and oversees staff within assigned department. Monitors cost and budget for outreach and recruitment activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and implements a comprehensive system of training for managers and administrators to implement student recruitment initiatives; creates, organizes, and distributes a schedule of recruitment opportunities and events
2. Develops and implements marketing strategies and targeted recruitment populations, especially under-served populations; provides advice and assistance to Administration on creation and implementation of services to meet the needs of students
3. Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises department staff; assigns responsibilities, gives directions, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines and work schedules to ensure timely completion of work
4. Maintains a system and database for tracking prospective students, from initial contact through enrollment
5. Collects, analyzes and provides a variety of materials, reports and presentations on enrollment, demographic, and other related data; provides a population analysis used in determining the targeted recruitment efforts; analyzes enrollment trends
6. Evaluates recruitment program outcomes to determine effectiveness of program; makes recommendations for improvements as needed
7. Assists in developing budget for area; provides oversight to ensure LSC budgeting guidelines are followed
8. Establishes and maintains relationships with the local independent school districts and other internal and external partners to develop and sustain student recruitment and outreach partnerships; researches city-wide recruitment opportunities for the college
9. Represents assigned LSC-campus at a variety of community/student outreach events
10. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current management practices, database management systems, software used for analysis of data, marketing and recruitment strategies, and data interpretation and evaluation
• Thorough knowledge of programs/services throughout LSC and the community
• Excellent social/interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of the needs of high schools, colleges, and the communities served
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships in the course of preforming assigned duties
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment
• Ability to assume responsibility for independent actions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidential information

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,708

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities` at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on `Add Attachment.` Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.