Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
Job Title
Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigator
Location
Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number
05559
Department
Built Environment
Job Category
Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Status
Grant Funded
Job Open Date
09/04/2026
Resume Review Date
09/15/2026
Closing Date
09/20/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Summary
The Outreach, Recruitment & Communications Project Navigator
exists to support the successful implementation of Sinclair
Community College’s NSF Advanced Technological Education project by
increasing awareness of and participation in the Building
Automation Systems ( BAS )-integrated HVAC program. The position
provides dedicated coordination of student recruitment, community
and K–12 outreach, and project communications to build a strong
pipeline of prospective students into BAS / HVAC education and
career pathways.
The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is
commensurate with education and experience. This position is grant
funded anticipated to continue through September 30 2029, subject
to continued availability of grant funds.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with
Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair
courses and programs
Support for continued training and education, including tuition
reimbursement for other universities and colleges
OPERS pension participation option, with 14% employer
contribution
4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave
annually
14 days of annually observed company holidays
Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA
with annual employer contribution available
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any
time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Student Recruitment and Outreach
- Develop and coordinate recruitment and outreach activities that
increase awareness of Sinclair’s HVAC and Building Automation
Systems ( BAS ) educational pathways and generate interest among
prospective students
Prospective Student Engagement and Follow-Up
- Serve as a point of contact for prospective students; provide
program and career pathway information; coordinate follow-up
activities that support students from initial interest through
application and enrollment
Project Communications and Marketing
- Coordinate development and distribution of print, digital, web,
and social media communications that promote the BAS / HVAC
program, NSF project activities, educational opportunities, and
related career pathways
K–12, Community, and Partner Engagement
- Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, career
technical education programs, community organizations, employers,
and other partners to expand awareness of BAS / HVAC education and
career opportunities
Recruitment Events, Lab Tours, and Industry Showcases
- Plan, coordinate, and support campus visits, BAS / HVAC lab
tours, recruitment events, career events, and industry showcase
activities for prospective students, families, educators, and
community partners
Tracking, Assessment, and Project Support
- Maintain outreach and recruitment records, track participation
and engagement, contribute information needed for NSF project
reporting and evaluation, and use results to improve recruitment
and communication activities
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of
education and experience required, with experience in higher
education, community college recruitment, workforce development, or
technical education preferred
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships
with K–12/ CTE schools, students, families, educators, community
partners, and other stakeholders preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and
relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively
communicate with diverse audiences required
- Experience with marketing, digital communications, social
media, outreach, and/or recruitment strategies preferred
- Strong organizational, project management, and event
coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
and work independently or collaboratively required
- Familiarity with workforce development, technical education,
HVAC, Building Automation Systems ( BAS ), skilled trades, or other
technical career pathways preferred
- Ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate technical
education programs, career pathways, and opportunities to students,
families, educators, and community partners required
- Ability to travel locally and occasionally work evenings or
weekends to support recruitment, school, community, and industry
events
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination
of education and relevant experience?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
