AFT , Outreach Coordinator

Position: AFT Staff, Outreach Coordinator
About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://.org

General Description of Work

Position Title:

Outreach Coordinator

Classification: AFT Staff

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Schedule:

Typically, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position requires flexibility to work pre-scheduled mornings, evenings, and weekends to support outreach, recruitment, and community engagement activities.

FLSA Status:
Overtime Eligible

Job Summary

The Outreach Coordinator serves as a college representative to prospective students at college fairs, local school districts, community spaces/events, and public activities. This position supports the College by working directly with diverse groups of prospective students to establish and advance relationships that lead to future college enrollment. The Outreach Coordinator also provides information on academic programs, admissions processes, financial aid opportunities, and student support services to help students make informed decisions about their educational goals.

In collaboration with campus departments and community partners, this role helps strengthen the College's visibility, accessibility, and engagement within the community.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

* This position reports to the Director for Outreach and Community Engagement.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Promotes Whatcom Community College and its programs to prospective students, families, K-12 partners, and the broader Whatcom County community through outreach, recruitment, and community engagement activities.

* Develops and maintains professional relationships with prospective students, school districts, high schools, community organizations, and external partners to support recruitment, enrollment, and college access initiatives.

* Plans, coordinates, and participates in outreach and recruitment activities, including college fairs, information sessions, community and cultural events, high school visits, campus events, and admissions sessions throughout the service region.

* Identifies, recommends, and conducts outreach strategies to support diverse prospective student populations in Whatcom County and connects students and their support networks with information regarding admissions processes, financial aid, enrollment steps, and campus resources.

* Assists prospective students with admissions and enrollment processes, including application completion, responding to inquiries by phone, mail, email, virtual, and in-person services, while maintaining FERPA compliance and the privacy and accuracy of student records.

* Coordinates campus tours and outreach events, including scheduling, room reservations, agendas, itineraries, event logistics, and collaboration with campus departments and outreach staff.

* Manages outreach communications and recruitment records, including the outreach email inbox, prospective student databases, and inventory of promotional materials.

* Supports Orca Central operations through front desk coverage, student assistance, and collaboration with other WCC departments to advance recruitment, outreach initiatives, and enrollment goals.

* Participates in campus committees and other college activities as appropriate.

* Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Excellent verbal,…