South Puget Sound Community College Hiring for Outreach/Admissions Specialist – Ignite & Black Scholars at Olympia Main Campus, WA, WA Full Time

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Outreach/Admissions Specialist – IGNITE & Black Scholars.

The Outreach/Admissions Specialist reports directly to the Director of K-12 Partnerships in Outreach, Recruitment and Assessment and serves as part of a recruitment and outreach team with a special focus on building relationships with under-served communities. This position assists with providing the first steps for potential students and members of the community in pursuing their educational endeavors. This position will manage the development and implementation of targeted student recruitment and outreach designed to meet the enrollment goals in targeted geographic areas and specific student populations. A flexible working schedule is required as the position will require evening and weekend work. The position reports to the Director of K12 Partnerships Outreach, Recruitment and Assessment but maintains significant collaboration with the Ignite & Black Scholars Program and the Executive Diversity Officer.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.And if that isn’t enough? We also offer:

A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needsFine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programsThe Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary studentsA brand new Health & Wellness CenterFREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyondFREE parking on our campuses – permits are not requiredOn-campus child carePercival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fallMany walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalksSPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campusLots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and facultyMany community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the ArtsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG – an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility. What You’ll Do

Direct outreach support to first generation students, students of color and low-income students:

• Create relationships, systems and programs designed to help diverse groups of students envision college opportunities, identity career pathways, secure funding and apply to college.
• Work directly with identified high schools and community organizations supporting the target populations.
• Work at off campus co-locations as determined by the college.
• Provide direct support to students completing the SPSCC Getting Started/Enrollment Steps to include completing college applications and FAFSA.
• Coordinate recruiting events such as the Latin Youth Summit, Fire Summit and Black Educated and Truth Conference, College Bound Scholars and Gear Up visits in collaboration with regional schools and community-based organizations.
• Conduct regular IGNITE and Black Scholars information sessions, as needed.
• Work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of the DEIC to meaningfully connect prospective students from historically underrepresented communities to students participating in SPSCC equity programs.

Extensive knowledge of SPSCC educational programs and services:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement and facilitate information sessions and presentations for high schools, the general public and targeted community members.
• Schedule and conduct regular high school visits, and attend recruitment fairs at a variety of venues, including high schools and community service agencies
• Communicate both orally and in written form with prospects and their advocates about SPSCC’s admission requirements, program offerings, basic financial aid requirements and regulations, and scholarship opportunities.
• Provide one-on-one enrollment steps appointments with prospective students, as needed, to support them through the process of becoming a student at SPSCC.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SPSCC Olympia and Lacey campus programs and opportunities of interest to prospective students and the community.
• Manage development of constructive relationships with prospective students and their families, as well as high school counselors, teachers, principals, alumni, and other constituents.
• Lead efforts in maintaining contact with community-based organizations and schools and support efforts in Student Services and the Diversity and Equity Office.

Data and process management of students in the enrollment funnel:

• Proactively organize, implement and track recruitment activities and events at various schools and organizations and keep detailed data on events attended.
• Utilize the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system to track prospect contacts, communicate with targeted groups of students, coordinate event registrations, and analyze data on prospective student interactions/conversions.
• Maintain knowledge base of off-site proctoring of entry skills, placement and testing, conduct annual training of community proctors, and administration of database of testing scores.
• Provide reports pertaining to outreach & recruitment activities.

Team member of the student services division and the Diversity & Equity Office:

• Schedule, coordinate, facilitate and document Group Visits/Tours to campus, and serve as the direct contact for all group visit event logistics between visiting group and departmental faculty and staff.
• Provide information via large & small group presentations, including coordination of Admission Information Sessions, FAFSA workshops, Campus Tours and Next Steps Information sessions.
• Manage program projects, coordinate events and complete outreach activities and data entry, as needed.
• Conduct regular Running Start information sessions, as needed.
• Provide transition workshops to assist students when transitioning from ABE/GED/ESL courses to credit-bearing college courses.
• Provide outreach and support to Worker Retraining students, and facilitate connecting them to appropriate staff members.
• Host presentations on financial literacy and processes, and options for paying for college.
• Professionally represent SPSCC to its constituents.
• Participate in appropriate on- and off-campus committees and task forces related to outreach and recruiting activities.
• Provide idea-generation, development and publication of relevant outreach materials; track, maintain and distribute outreach materials and assist in the marketing and promotion of SPSCC and its programs.
• Initiate, implement and complete projects independently and as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND two years of professional experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills with an ability to establish strong relationships and partnerships.
• Decisiveness, flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment of growth and change.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing priorities and demands.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present in front of groups, work well with others and function as a team member.
• Advanced knowledge of computers and software applications, specifically MS Office suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Commitment to a working environment that values a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Experience and/or leadership in serving, advocating for, collaborating with, and/or representing specific underrepresented marginalized communities
• Flexibility — The ability to respond and adapt to new and changing situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s Degree OR more than two years of professional experience.
• Spanish Speaker.
• Prior experience using CRMs
• Experience building partnerships with outside organizations and/or educational institutions

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications. Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete. Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line. Background Check Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and EducatorSouth Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [email protected], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.