What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Specialist position at Danville Community College?
Commonwealth of Virginia part-time/wage employees are limited to working 1,500 hours per agency per year, which is calculated as the 365-day period from May 1st through April 30th each year. It is the employee and supervisor’s responsibility to manage and maintain the work schedule to ensure the limited 1,500 hours are not exceeded within the May 1 – April 30 365- day period.
The Outreach Specialist works with prospective students including local high school students to increase post-secondary enrollment at Danville Community College by assisting students through the onboarding and enrollment processes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise and engage community college bound students and current community college students to support the college’s student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Conduct campus tours for individuals and groups.
- Serve as a career guide for prospective students.
- Assist prospective students transitioning to community college.
- Collect, maintain, and report student and program data.
- Provide admissions, placement, and enrollment services.
- Facilitate on-campus and off-campus activities related to recruitment and retention, including connection with the community and potential employers.
- Work effectively with college stakeholders.
- Enhance business and community engagement.
- Assist by building partnerships with local organizations to support student pathways to careers.
This is a 12-month, part-time, face-to-face position in the Student Services division of the college.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Proven customer service experience
- Knowledge of academic and career planning
- Knowledge of community college onboarding and enrollment processes
- Ability to effectively use and demonstrate the use of a variety of computer software, including MS Office Suite, Google Application, Navigate, Student Information System
- Ability to work effectively in an office environment
- Ability to work a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, administration and community partners
- Strong organizational skills
- Case management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently
- Commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices
Please attach any supporting documents that demonstrate relevant knowledge, training, and experience.
- Experience working in high school and community college settings Experience building partnerships with businesses and local community organizations to support student pathways to careers
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $20 - $25
