Specialist III, Outreach and Recruitment

Job Description Under general/limited supervision, this position is responsible for significant functions in Student Outreach and Recruiting. Acts as a primary expert and provides advice and information to others. Ensures that all district policies and practices surrounding function are implemented and carried out correctly by others. Essential Job Functions Participates in outreach/recruiting programs such as high school visits, participation in college day/night programs and special events such as Houston Hispanic Forum College Day, campus tours, and on-campus events. Interacts with and develops partnerships with churches and community groups, businesses, state and local agencies to reach potential students for outreach/recruitment and enhance college/K-12/business relationships. Assists in tracking of students for recruitment purposes and participates in tele-counseling and various communication flow processes (e.g., email blasts, phone-a-thons, direct mailings, web correspondence, etc.). Provides advice and information to education and community partners. Participates in outreach and recruitment activities for service area, including workshops and training programs for service area school students, parents, apartment tenants, businesses, etc. Informs students about college and system/state policies regarding testing and placement in addition to recruiting/admissions policies and procedures. Participates and actively engages in programs designed to reach students in lower grades than high school. Uses data and best practices to drive outreach and recruitment activities. Collaborates with college staff, faculty, and administrators to address and provide a wide variety of assistance to students in order to promote recruitment, admissions, and enrollment at the college. Collaborates with Dual Credit Coordinator and program to facilitate recruitment and enrollment of DC students. Maintains confidentiality of all student records and databases related to recruitment, admissions and student success. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of a personal computer and MS Office software. Strong commitment to customer service. Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse clientele in a team environment. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Ability to assume responsibility for independent actions. Ability to assist in training other staff. Ability to maintain positive attitude in a demanding work environment. Able to work evenings and weekends in addition to a varied schedule. Specific knowledge of recruitment, admissions and enrollment programs and policies. Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work, however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Work Schedule & Conditions Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards. Location 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or higher. Salary Hiring salary range is $33,540 - $38,571. EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.