Program Specialist, Student Equity -Categorically funded

Program Specialist, Student Equity – Categorically funded

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Under the direction of the Director of Student Equity, serve as a liaison to high‑school districts, campus and community organizations, and the general public on matters related to student equity, recruitment and outreach. Participate in campus and community events, assist in setting priorities for marketing, solicitation and showcasing college programs and services.

• Develop, plan and organize a variety of student‑ and community‑related programs, events and activities, including city and organizational fairs, campus activities and meetings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote attendance at Antelope Valley College and other higher education institutions.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote recruitment and retention at AVC, including high‑school orientations and welcome‑week activities.
• 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.
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students and college departments.
• Serve as a liaison to community groups, organizations, other higher education institutions, high schools, middle schools and/or elementary schools.
• Plan and conduct student, campus and community events.
• Attend and participate in community, city and organizational fairs, festivals and 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 assist and aid in enrollment‑related activities.
• Assist in office record keeping and filing activities, assemble data and prepare reports, maintain a variety of equipment and inventory.
• Recruit, train and provide work direction to student mentors, student workers and ambassador corps, including ongoing training, meetings, office duties and off‑site staffing of events.
• Maintain correct knowledge of computer and related techniques that affect recruitment and retention and enrollment management practices.
• Some travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and training or at least two years of work experience with high‑school and college students and/or target groups in marketing, public relations and information campaigns; experience giving oral presentations.

• Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law.
• Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend and holiday hours.

• Methods and techniques in working with prospective students.
• Methods and techniques in working with 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.

• Learn applicable section 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 working…