Outreach specialist

Details : Posted : Thursday, February 22, 2024 Level : Community College Professional 16 , 12-month, tenure track position.

Hours : Full-time, 35 hours per week Closing Date : The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5 : 00pm (EST) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Location : CT State Three Rivers 574 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT 06360 This position is not remote For more information, please click on the campus to be directed to their website.

CT State Community College Mission : Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success.

The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision : Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement : Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers;

establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice.

Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date : April 2024 Position Summary : The Recruitment & Outreach Specialist performs a full range of operations and tasks in support of enrollment efforts at CT State Community College.

The position is the primary point of contact for students from inquiry to enrollment. This position also serves as the main point of contact for external partners, including but not limited to, high school and adult education administrators (principals, counselors, etc.

and other community partners. The Recruitment & Outreach Specialist is responsible for monitoring student progress in the enrollment pipeline, conducting continued outreach, and providing resources and referrals to support students through the enrollment process from prospective student to matriculation.

Example of Job Duties : Under the direction of the Regional Director of Recruitment, Outreach , the Recruitment & Outreach Specialist is responsible for providing services that ensure the successful recruitment of prospective students into the admissions pipeline through effective performance in these essential duties : Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies Service on assigned committees and task forces Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional limits In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of : Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies;

Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.

These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student.

They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field together with 1-4 years of related experience : or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following : Demonstrated skills and abilities in office administration including competence in use of personal computers with word processing and spreadsheet software applications as well as College databases and processing programs.

Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to meet and interact favorably with students, parents, school officials and others in academic environments.

Demonstrated knowledge and competence in advising students and applicants regarding academic courses appropriate for their preparation and career goals.

Demonstrated understanding of undergraduate academic enrollment requirements. Demonstrated ability to work individually and within a team setting.

Substitutions Allowed : Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.

$62,033 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance .

You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits.

Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. Application Instructions : To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure : Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment.

The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and / or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening : All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check.

CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.

edu). CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F Powered by JazzHR

Last updated : 2024-02-23

Salary : $62,033