What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator III, Community Outreach position at Lone Star College?
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
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Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Lone Star College-University Park
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000 students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.
Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Coordinator III, Community Outreach provides oversight and facilitation of day-to-day and some long-term operations in the outreach department for community outreach and non-traditional students. This position plays a strong role in leading and planning, development, success, evaluation and improvement in this area. This position will also coordinate logistics, services and support surrounding significant/diverse programs in the community, as well as supervise staff. Makes and communicates process decisions based on best practices and provides regular updates to supervisor. Frequent evening and weekend hours required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Attend college fairs, community job fairs, and business functions, and build relationships with businesses, community organizations, and external partners to seek opportunities to recruit and provide college information to community members and non-traditional prospective students
- Act as the representative for the campus for outreach events and activities to which System Office requests and/or invites the campus, and participates in campus recruitment and registration events
- Supervises part-time and/or full-time staff within the department directly and indirectly, and leads special projects as needed
- Assist supervisor with developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies of communications and events for campus recruitment and outreach, to include student tracking, email and text communications, call campaigns, etc.; Analyzes results and makes recommendations for revisions to objectives and strategies
- Enters, tracks and maintains a variety of data, including documents, spreadsheets, and databases, as well as provide activity reports regarding all outreach, internships, meetings, and activities to supervisor
- Coordinate standing internship programs to accompany outreach efforts
- Monitor and purchase resources such as promo items, equipment, and marketing materials needed within the department; Submit requisitions, and review and approve/deny purchase requests in accordance with the budget; Assist supervisor with management of department budget.
- Works with College Relations to create and share templates and marketing collateral, and maintain outreach department website pages to ensure they are updated with most recent information
- Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications
- Ability to prepare and analyze reports
- Possesses excellent organizational skills
- Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to prioritize duties
- High level of customer service
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is both sedentary with the employee sitting comfortably to do the work and can also require long periods of standing and lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds. May be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No additional special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Hiring salary range is $48,152 - $55,375.
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:
- Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
- If the position was full time or part time
- If the position was paid or unpaid
- Level of degree completed including date earned.
- Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
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Salary : $48,152 - $55,375