Job Title: Temporary Part-Time Admissions and Outreach Specialist
Reports To: Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time (20 hours/week)
Term: Through December 23, 2026 – Potential Extension
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Urban College of Boston, MA
Work Structure: Hybrid or Remote
Position Summary
The Part-Time Admissions and Outreach Specialist supports Urban College of Boston’s enrollment growth by expanding recruitment efforts within Spanish-speaking communities both inside and outside of Massachusetts. This role focuses on targeted outreach, virtual engagement during evenings and weekends, and strategic collaboration with academic leadership to strengthen articulation and pathway agreements with colleges and high schools. The position is ideal for a mission-driven professional with strong cultural competency and experience engaging adult learners and community partners in virtual environments.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a: 1) cover letter and 2) resume. Please submit your application materials to [contact details available in the full listing]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Compensation
$26.67/hour
Key Responsibilities
Outreach & Recruitment
- Lead targeted recruitment efforts within Spanish-speaking communities inside and outside of Massachusetts through virtual outreach, and in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan to increase enrollments in out-of-state markets.
- Plan and facilitate evening and weekend virtual information sessions.
- Represent Urban College of Boston at virtual and in-person outreach events and partner meetings.
- Support lead generation, follow-up, and conversion efforts in collaboration with Admissions and Marketing.
Admissions Support
- Serve as an initial virtual point of contact for prospective students.
- Support applicants remotely through document collection, application completion, and onboarding.
- Track outreach and recruitment activity in the College’s CRM system.
Academic & Partnership Collaboration
- Work with academic department chairs and AVP of enrollment to support articulation and pathway agreements with colleges and high schools.
- Assist in documenting outreach activity, partner engagement, and referral processes.
General Duties
- Participate in virtual and in-person admissions and enrollment meetings.
- Support grant-funded recruitment initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- 1–3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, or outreach
- Fluency in Spanish and English (required)
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Cultural competency and comfort working fully remotely
- Proficiency with CRM systems and office technology
- Strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work independently as a self-starter, manage competing priorities, meet enrollment and outreach goals in a fully remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with articulation agreements or transfer pathways
- Experience recruiting adult learners or workforce populations
- Familiarity with grant-funded or community-based education programs
Working Conditions
- This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position.
- Both hybrid (Wednesdays and Thursdays on campus in Boston) and primarily remote employment models will be considered for this role. This employment model is subject to periodic review by the President.
Location Policy
At Urban College, all employees must reside in, and work from, one of the following states: Connecticut (CT), Florida (FL), Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Maine (ME), Michigan (MI), North Carolina (NC), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), Puerto Rico (PR), Rhode Island (RI), Texas (TX), Virginia (VA), and Vermont (VT).
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction now and in the future; no ongoing visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions will be provided.
About Urban College of Boston
A private, non-profit college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Urban College of Boston opens new pathways to opportunity through individualized, supportive, and multilingual education that prepares a diverse community of learners to pursue career advancement and transform their lives.
Urban College of Boston is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact us directly at [contact details available in the full listing].
