Outreach & Recruitment Specialist (Grant Funded)

Weekly Work Hours

19.5

Compensation Range

N03-Hourly

Hourly Rate

$18.24 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary
Assists with coordinating and participating in events and activities designed to recruit potential students and engage the community in the programs and services of the Dallas College.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outreach and recruitment knowledge in an educational, community/public agency environment.  Ability to implement a comprehensive recruitment program. 

• Knowledge of college programs, schedules, admissions and academic requirements. 

• Ability to interpret and apply District program policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work. 

• Effectively present information to groups of students and the community. 

• Apply reasoning to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in different situations. 

• Ability to multitask, highly organized and detail oriented.  

• Manage priorities, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with a diverse community of faculty, students, staff and the community.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.  Requires ability to lift and carry moderately heavy materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Minimum Qualification

• High school graduate or GED equivalent plus two (2) years of work related experience.

• Must have current valid driver’s license.  Requires extensive travel within Dallas County.

• Official transcript will be required

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in identified activities to increase student enrollment. 

• Some positions may focus on a target student population and may require proficiency in a language other than English. 

• Provides information to potential students on college programs and services via presentations, information table set-ups, mailings, email and phone calls, etc. 

• Assists in creation of promotional tools and resources including print materials and giveaway items. 

• Works closely with District NOW (Networking and Outreach Workgroup) on upcoming events and activities. 

• Assists in establishing purposeful partnerships with community organizations, higher education institutions, area school districts and other stakeholders in the community. 

• Documents all efforts and prepares summary reports.  Coordinates specific office functions or delegated tasks or projects. 

• Strong communication skills to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques when speaking with diverse communities .  

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
 

Applications Deadline

August 12, 2024

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