Admissions Outreach Coordinator

Admissions Outreach Coordinator

Admissions Outreach Coordinators plan and execute outreach and recruitment activities for the Northern Virginia Community College. Reporting to the Associate Director of Outreach and Recruitment, the position identifies and participates in recruitment and admissions activities primarily within the College’s service area, including high schools and surrounding communities. The role also cultivates strong relationships with prospective students.

• Assist prospective applicants on the admissions process, academic programs, and opportunities at the College via in‑person, virtual, e‑mail, and phone communications.
• Coordinate on‑campus (in‑person & virtual) and off‑campus events and programs targeted at prospective students, parents, school counselors, adult learners, and community members.
• Coordinate ongoing strategic communications to prospective students and other target populations.
• Maintain a prospect management system and record all outreach and recruitment activities.
• Work closely with departments across the College and with community organizations.
• Collect and report data related to outreach and recruitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience coordinating and facilitating workshops at the K12 or in a postsecondary education setting.
• Computer experience with familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools.
• Customer service experience with an ability to handle stressful situations.
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work on different campus locations when needed.

• Experience with technology tools used in systems of higher education.
• Data management and analytical experience.
• Experience in sales, recruitment, admissions counseling, academic advising, or marketing.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

• Ability to travel within service area for recruitment purposes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem‑solving ability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues with a diverse student population.
• Ability to oversee the work of student employees and volunteers.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Public speaking ability.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and may require completion of the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.