"Outreach Specialist"

Job Details

Outreach Specialist

Salary: $58,406.40 - $76,211.20 Annually

Job Type: Classified Regular

Job Number: 25-090

Closing: Continuous

Location: Imperial, CA

Division: Student Equity

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an administrator, provide supplemental academic guidance, career, and college exploration, college preparation workshops, financial aid assistance, and other related information to middle and high school students and the public in preparing for college. Performs a variety of focused and specialized recruitment and outreach activities aimed at increasing college enrollment and reaching diverse student populations; provide support services for high school participants and the public to assist them with high school graduation and enrollment with the goal of graduating from college.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for independently performing professional and technical duties in support of the district's student recruitment and outreach programs. The incumbent in this classification performs duties in ensuring students have a smooth transition to college. The work requires extensive interaction with participants/students, in preparation for college. The incumbent must possess well-developed organizational skills and communication skills assisting students to enroll and achieve a college degree.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified.

1. Serves as a liaison and District representative to local high schools and universities; organizes information on attending college; coordinates and participate in recruitment visits; assists in the preparation of K-16 meetings and functions; maintains ongoing contacts with principals, counselors, and teachers.
2. Assist with mentors and tutors at high schools to ensure consistent delivery of services.
3. Assist with providing student workshops; attend parent school nights and related events; assist school counselors by introducing innovative ideas for college acceptance.
4. Plan and provide high school presentations for student recruitment including meetings with parents for eligibility verification, obtaining high school records, and reviewing documents with students.
5. Provide outreach program services including after-school services to participants. Provide support to mentors and tutors at local schools to ensure consistent delivery of services in compliance with program policies and procedures.
6. Responsible for adequate preparation and evaluation of high school academic record for supplemental guidance and providing referrals to tutoring and available resources.
7. Provide information of assigned outreach program to students, staff, and community agencies. Inform participants and parents of their active participation in relation to the assigned program(s). Implement recruitment strategies to maintain student case load.
8. Assist with and facilitate educational/cultural fieldtrips and workshops, college preparation components, and summer activities including some weekends, as needed.
9. Attend and assist with staff meetings and training as needed. Maintain participant files in accordance with approved annual project objectives, federal guidelines, and policies.
10. Prepare various reports and documents as required by assigned outreach program(s).
11. Maintain track of senior graduation and college status to include financial aid, scholarship, and college applications; SAT/ACT Prep; and college enrollment and completion status.
12. Attend trainings, workshops, and conferences to maintain current and share best practices related to outreach program(s). Participate in meetings as assigned.
13. Assists with the development and maintenance of social media content, websites, brochures, posters, and other informational literature related to outreach program(s).
14. Provide training and supervision to students and temporary employees.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An associate degree in counseling, social work, human relations, liberal studies, social science, career development, education or related field or combined equivalent experience of at least two years of relevant experience working in a student services area.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.