Outreach Specialist – Adult Education

Adult Education Outreach Specialist

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) Come work with us at Coast Community College District! Coast Community College District (CCCD) provides generous health and welfare benefits, district paid life insurance, a solid retirement plan, and 21 paid holidays a year which include 10 straight days off during the winter in addition to ample sick, vacation time, and one floating holiday. Employees can also choose to sign up for Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal Plans, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

About CCCD CCCD is a public, multi-campus community college district serving Orange County, California. Established in 1947, CCCD has a rich history of providing accessible, high-quality education and training to students from diverse backgrounds. The district encompasses three comprehensive colleges, Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, and serves over 50,000 students annually through its various programs and services.

CCCD is committed to student success and provides students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop their skills, and achieve their goals through a wide range of academic and vocational programs, support services, and co-curricular activities. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, CCCD is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, employees, and members of the community.

About Coastline College Coastline College, established in 1976 as the nation's first campus-free college, has evolved from a "college beyond walls" into a leader in online, competency-based, correspondence, and in-person education. Coastline College serves a diverse student population of approximately 19,361 students across multiple instructional modalities, including online and in person formats. In the 2024–25 academic year, the College awarded 1,225 degrees and 610 certificates while achieving strong end of term retention and course success rates.

As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, Coastline College reflects the vibrant diversity of the region and affirms its ongoing commitment to equity, access, and student success.

The mission of the Adult Education Program is to engage, educate, and empower adult learners by advancing literacy skills and employment opportunities to achieve a better quality of life.

The department provides instructional programs and student support services to individuals who are interested in improving their basic English and math skills, gaining U.S. citizenship, improving their English language skills, helping their children in school, and increasing employability by learning new skills/trades.

Adult Education serves nontraditional and historically disadvantaged students including first-generation college students, immigrants, English language learners, individuals without a high school diploma/GED, individuals who are unemployed, students with intellectual disabilities, and individuals at or near poverty.

The Adult Education Office provides wrap-around student support services that include enrollment and registration support, student orientation, academic counseling, course level placement tools, resources to navigate the higher education system, student testing services, referrals to on- and off-campus resources, and other personalized supports to ensure student success and retention.

Promotes enrollment and retention of adult learners and other economically disadvantaged students into special programs offered through one of the District's colleges and/or its learning partners. Participates in, and implements activities that reach out to potential students using techniques such as speaking to community groups, organizing programs and events to enhance school readiness, and making direct contact with potential students.

The Outreach Specialist – Adult Education is a professional position focusing on initiating, establishing, and maintaining visible connections with peer agencies delivering education and directly to adults to deliver career and interest-based…