Outreach Specialist - High School Equivalency Program

Description

Columbia Basin College ('CBC' or the 'College') seeks a High School Equivalency Program (“HEP”) Outreach Specialist to lead, develop and coordinate student outreach and recruitment efforts for the HEP Program. The Outreach Specialist will also provide academic and career advising in order to enhance the success of students in the Program. This position will ensure target percentages for the HEP Program are met or exceeded. This position will report to the Director for HEP.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose application has been received by February 13, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1 (Download PDF reader), state employees and employees of educational institutions must be fully vaccinated. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Need more information? Please contact covidvaccinemandate@columbiabasin.edu .

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate and perform student outreach and recruitment activities, including use of technologies;
• Conduct outreach activities and actively recruit students for the HEP Program;
• Proactively engage students in HEP related programs to ensure student success;
• Maintain an aggressive media campaign in English and Spanish for outreach and recruitment purposes;
• Ensure federal and state program goals and objectives are met;
• Coordinate with the Director for HEP to determine student eligibility;
• Utilize technology for outreach and recruitment purposes;
• Coordinate eligibility assessments for prospective program participants;
• Complete outreach & recruitment reports as needed;
• Assist students with admission/registration process in academic and career advising, including student intake processes;
• Organize student related information and the dissemination of student related information;
• Work with the Director for HEP and other staff to implement the goals and objectives of the program, as established by the federal grant;
• Collaborate with HEP staff to provide orientation/workshops pertaining to student success;
• Communicate in English and Spanish both verbally and through written correspondence with prospective and current HEP students;
• Work evenings and/or weekends as needed for community outreach and recruitment;
• Coordinate classroom community guest speakers; and,
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Two (2) years of experience in student recruitment and advising;
• Two (2) years of experience working with migrant/seasonal farm workers and other English as a Second Language learners;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; and
• Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicable experience in a High School Equivalency Program;
• Knowledge of community college environment;
• Understand the role of academic and career advising within program scope and the population it serves; and
• Understand the role of outreach and recruitment within the program scope and population it serves.

COMPETENCIES:

Accuracy: Monitor accuracy of own work; recognize and corrects errors; maintain accurate records; accomplish tasks thoroughly through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small;

Accountability : Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities;

Analytical Skills : Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures;

Attitude Toward Progress & Change : Cooperate and support change and new processes; acceptance and quality performance throughout change;

Oral & Written Communication : Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Resourceful & Entrepreneurial : Consistently focus on end results and find most effective way to achieve goals and objectives; act on opportunities; take calculated risks; generate non-routine, non-traditional actions to overcome obstacles and achieve results;

Student Centered : Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;

Teamwork : Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the 'Yes And' culture, (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity); and

Willingness to Learn : Open to learning new methods, obtaining certifications, attending training; participate in cross-training opportunities when assigned; suggest and/or researches new methods; proactively look for training opportunities that would better the position and/or department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time exempt position. The standard work hours will be Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required. This position is overtime exempt.

PROCESS NOTE:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. The position is directly engaged in the performance of work on a Federal contract or grant which requires compliance with the College's Drug-Free Workplace Policy as a condition of employment, as well as reporting requirements.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.

Other Job Elements

The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS :
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.