Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Location:
California State University San Marcos Corporation (CSUSM Corporation)-Temecula Campus

Appointment:
Part-time, Non-Exempt (20 hours/week)

Anticipated Salary: $32.00/hour-$34.00/hour; depending on experience (non-exempt, hourly);
Eligible for Pro-Rated Vacation, Personal Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Posted: July 27, 2026

Final date to receive applications: First review August 24, 2026) Open Until Filled

The Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator will be directly responsible for leading outreach and recruitment efforts for the K-16 Software Engineering Pathway program. This innovative program is designed through a strategic partnership with school districts in Riverside County and Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC), aiming to support high school and community college students in Riverside as they transition to California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)’s Software Engineering program.

As the principal outreach and recruitment lead for the Software Engineering Pathway program, the Coordinator is responsible for rigorous ongoing assessment of outreach efforts, tracking recruitment performance, providing admissions and program information, responding to inquiries, evaluating and processing admissions applications as well as implementing improvements to enhance student transfer rates from Riverside County high schools and MSJC to CSUSM’s software engineering degree program.

This is a grant-funded, part-time position. Position is based at the Temecula campus. Hybrid schedule is an option.

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a 4-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
• Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of 3-years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.
  • A master’s degree in Education, Counseling or a directly related field may be substituted for 1-year of experience.
• Core Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Exceptional Communication
    
    Skills:
    
    Demonstrate strong oral and written communication abilities to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including students, educators, administrators, and community leaders.
  • Goal-Oriented and Self-Motivated:
    Exhibit a proactive approach to meeting outreach and enrollment objectives, with strong personal initiative and effective time management.
  • Professional Judgment:
    Make thoughtful recommendations and resolve complex student issues related to application and registration, balancing student-centered service with institutional enrollment goals.
  • Collaborative Spirit:
    Work closely with internal and external partners—including student organizations, social/cultural groups, and business entities—to promote the Software Engineering Pathway program and CSUSM offerings.

Other Employment Requirements:

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Mandated Reporter Classification = Limited Reporter

This position is subject to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSUSM Corporation employees who apply for the position.

Must participate in CSUSM Corporation, CSU, and university-wide trainings as required.

The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

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