Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

• Responsibilities : Under direction of the Director, Outreach and Dual Enrollment or assigned administrator of record, coordinate all school relations and Outreach activities for the college including the recruitment of prospective students to the college;
• prepare and deliver oral presentations to elementary, middle / junior / high school students, adult schools, and community groups;
• create in-reach activities to promote classes and programs to current students; coordinate assigned programs including Early Admissions Program, College Bound Program and College Making It Happen Program;

serve as liaison with the Sweetwater Union High School District; compile statistics and conduct research to evaluate and report on program effectiveness.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

Plan and coordinate Southwestern’s College Bound courses in the Sweetwater Union High School District; assist high school students in the process of submitting their online college application and other related admission documents;

register students in the program; conduct follow up with program participants and college and feeder school staff; coordinate with other college programs, services and locations.

Design and deliver oral presentations and workshops for high school, middle school and elementary school programs and community groups;

provide college curricular and student services information to high school staff, students and parents.

• Organize and coordinate college fairs in cooperation with neighboring college / university outreach offices; attend college fairs as a representative of the college district.
• Plan and carry out annual events that bring high school student and personnel to the college district.
• Advise students in correct procedures for completion of forms and applications; explain applications, requirements, and restrictions;

review completed forms for accuracy and completeness; follow up on incomplete applications; process various applications and forms.

• Establish positive relationships with business leaders, public agencies, and other community groups to partner in mutually beneficial activities.
• Collect, compile, and prepare a variety of statistical reports in collaboration with the Institutional Research Department.
• Coordinate and oversee the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of the student peer advisors.
• Provide recommendations and monitor the department budget.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge & Abilities : MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Basic principles and practices of program development, coordination, and review.
• Local community service agencies, elementary, junior / middle and high schools, and businesses.
• Outreach programs, services, and activities.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

MUST HAVE ABILITY TO :

• Work independently or in a team work environment.
• Speak effectively before large groups.
• Compile and organize data for reporting purposes.
• Provide clear information to individuals and groups.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate in other language(s) is desirable.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education & Experience : Any combination equivalent to : an Associate’s degree, or the equivalent AND Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a higher education institution in a student services related area such as admissions, outreach, or counseling.

Experience must demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of outreach activities.

A Bachelor’s degree in education, counselling or other related field is desirable and may substitute for up to two (2) years of related experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only) Desired Qualifications : Licenses and Other Requirements : All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Working Conditions : ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed primarily in an inside or standard office setting, both on and off campus, with frequent interruptions and distractions;

extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; driving a vehicle to conduct work; may include contact with dissatisfied individuals.

• PHYSICAL : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time;
• to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight;
• to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;

and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

VISION : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Salary : Range 28, Steps, $5,744.61-$7,268.31. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

Salary Schedule : Classified Bargaining Unit Work Schedule : Monday-Friday : 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the office.

Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and / or San Ysidro).

Start Date : As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval. Initial