Program Specialist, Outreach Programs Short-Term ; Temporary

Program Specialist, Outreach Programs Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)

Location:

Santa Clarita, CA | Salary: $53,000.00 – $63,900.00 | Posted: 2 weeks ago

Position Type:
Temporary, Short Term Hourly

Under the direction of the Director of Student Activities and Community Outreach, you will serve as a liaison between high school districts, campus and community organizations, and the general public on recruitment and outreach matters. The role involves participating in campus and community events, setting marketing priorities, and showcasing Antelope Valley College programs and services.

• Develop, plan and organize a variety of student and community-related programs, events and activities, including city and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities and meetings. (E)
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote attendance at Antelope Valley College and other higher education institutions. (E)
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote recruitment and retention at AVC, including high school orientations and welcome week activities. (E)
• Coordinate the dissemination of college program and service information and the financial aid process to a variety of populations via presentations, direct mail campaigns, telephone campaigns, etc. (E)
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students and college departments. (E)
• Serve as a liaison to community groups, organizations, and other higher education institutions, as well as to high schools, middle schools and/or elementary schools. (E)
• Plan and conduct student, campus and community events. (E)
• Attend and participate in community, city and organizational fairs, festivals, meetings and committees.
• Assist in the maintenance of a database of prospective students and community contacts, provide follow‑up activities, prepare handbooks, public‑relations materials and policies to aid enrollment activities.
• Assist in office record keeping and filing activities, assemble data and prepare reports, maintain equipment and inventory.
• Recruit, train and provide work direction for a student ambassador corps, including initial and ongoing training, meetings, office duties, and off‑site staffing of events.
• Maintain knowledge of computer and related techniques that affect recruitment, retention and enrollment management practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some travel required.

• Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and at least two years of work experience with high school students, college students, and/or target groups in marketing, public relations, and information campaigns; experience giving oral presentations.
• Licenses & Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law; work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend and holiday hours.
• Knowledge Of: Methods and techniques for working with prospective students, college students and groups; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; statistical record‑keeping techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; principles of training and providing work direction; concepts of recruitment, marketing and public relations; proper lifting techniques.
• Ability To: Learn applicable sections of State education code and other applicable laws; learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives; learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services; work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend and holiday hours; learn, understand and explain college preparatory curriculum for high school students, college curriculum and regulations; learn, understand and explain Financial Aid application and general processes;
  
  lift, move and break down equipment, displays, furniture and totes used for various events and presentations; maintain accurate records; work independently with little supervision; meet schedules and deadlines; establish and maintain cooperative and effective…