Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigator

Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigator

Job Title Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigator

Location

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05559

Department

Job Category

Job Category Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Status

Status Grant Funded

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/04/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date 09/15/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Outreach, Recruitment & Communications Project Navigator exists to support the successful implementation of Sinclair Community College’s NSF Advanced Technological Education project by increasing awareness of and participation in the Building Automation Systems ( BAS )-integrated HVAC program. The position provides dedicated coordination of student recruitment, community and K–12 outreach, and project communications to build a strong pipeline of prospective students into BAS / HVAC education and career pathways.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is commensurate with education and experience. This position is grant funded anticipated to continue through September 30 2029, subject to continued availability of grant funds.

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
• OPERS pension participation option, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

• Develop and coordinate recruitment and outreach activities that increase awareness of Sinclair’s HVAC and Building Automation Systems ( BAS ) educational pathways and generate interest among prospective students

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective students; provide program and career pathway information; coordinate follow-up activities that support students from initial interest through application and enrollment

• Coordinate development and distribution of print, digital, web, and social media communications that promote the BAS / HVAC program, NSF project activities, educational opportunities, and related career pathways

• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, career technical education programs, community organizations, employers, and other partners to expand awareness of BAS / HVAC education and career opportunities

• Plan, coordinate, and support campus visits, BAS / HVAC lab tours, recruitment events, career events, and industry showcase activities for prospective students, families, educators, and community partners

• Maintain outreach and recruitment records, track participation and engagement, contribute information needed for NSF project reporting and evaluation, and use results to improve recruitment and communication activities

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, with experience in higher education, community college recruitment, workforce development, or technical education preferred
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with K–12/ CTE schools, students, families, educators, community partners, and other stakeholders preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences required
• Experience with marketing, digital communications, social…