Director of Outreach

Position Summary Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Director of Outreach in the college's Student Services Division. The Director of Outreach leads the development and implementation of most outreach and recruitment efforts across the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) service district. The Director ensures that all high schools and communities within the service district are adequately served by department staff. The position coordinates with other BBCC departments involved with outreach, recruitment, and marketing. The Director must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and maintain a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends and regular travel throughout the service district. The Director Outreach has extensive involvement with BBCC faculty, staff, students, parents, community-based organizations, businesses, the public, and partner school district personnel to support the operation of BBCC programs. To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement. BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision. Vision To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed Mission Serve as a Bridge Stand as a Leader Support for Success Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity. Guiding Principles Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Embrace our Workplace Norms Innovate Proactively Model Integrity Educate All If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College. This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by October 19, 2026 Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged. Essential Job Duties In collaboration with other campus departments and the Dean of Student Services, identify college outreach needs. Develop, implement, and evaluate a culturally appropriate student outreach program that expands access to higher education services, with particular attention to communities of color, students with disabilities, and low-income communities. Plan, implement, and evaluate the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) grant program designed to increase the number of low-income and first-generation college students seeking educational training opportunities. Serve as the primary lead for college outreach initiatives and activities. This includes overseeing the outreach events calendar, planning and developing campus promotional materials, coordinating campus tours, and implementing outreach events and meetings. Coordinate outreach efforts with other college departments. Collaborate with the BBCC Office of Public Information to develop and disseminate public announcements, marketing materials, and informational publications in print, via social media and online Liaison and coordinate with external partners including school districts, city governments, state agencies, and community-based organizations. Supervise and train department staff Coordinate staff activities and responsibilities Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, faculty, and external contacts. Develop and maintain an outreach tracking system in accordance with enrollment management efforts in the BBCC Strategic Plan. Participate in higher education outreach efforts including making regular visits to high schools and communities, giving presentations, guiding potential students through financial aid and college admissions process, connecting students with supports and services, and following up with prospective students. Serve all program participants. Provide information to area high school counselors, prospective students, their families, community partners, and the public about higher education opportunities and BBCC programs. Support efforts toward enhancing dual enrollment programs (e.g., College in the High School, CTE Dual Credit and Running Start). Oversee the planning and implementation of dual enrollment information sessions and college information workshops for prospective students and family members, the general public, partner organizations, and the campus community. Oversee the planning and implementation of outreach events on the BBCC campus. Assist with post-award reporting, compliance, and grant writing and management activities as needed. Maintain and submit monthly and annual reports as requested. Participate in BBCC and community events to identify students and share BBCC information to the public. Represent the college at professional and community organizations and events. Participate in related professional conferences and in-service activities. Participate in college governance and serve on college committees as directed. Perform all other duties as assigned. Minimum & Desirable Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a nationally accredited institution of higher education Two years of experience doing outreach work Experience working with programs addressing the needs of underrepresented populations, students with disabilities, or other disadvantaged groups. One year of administrative experience including budget management, program development and supervision? Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, databases, or desktop publishing, etc.? Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout the BBCC service district on a flexible schedule Desirable Qualifications A master’s degree in education, educational administration, counseling, or related field Demonstrated experience in supervising and training staff in a fast-paced environment, including coordinating staff activities and responsibilities, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Experience with technical writing to develop procedures, grants, proposals and correspondence Experience working with federally funded educational programs Experience assisting individuals with postsecondary admissions or financial aid applications A strong commitment to promoting educational access and equity for first-generation, low-income, and other underrepresented student populations. Strong verbal skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate, interact, give presentations, and develop partnerships. Bicultural experience Strong verbal skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate, interact, give presentations, and develop partnerships. Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented NOTE You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc. BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion. This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Conditions Of Employment 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 employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions. Prior to employment, 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 the position. Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.5, employees of higher education must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final does of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, new hired employees will be asked to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, or request and be approved for a medical or religious exemption before beginning their employment with the College. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire. Reasonable Accommodation Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Officer/DeputyTitle IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Drug And Alcohol Free Campus In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Bbcc Annual Security Report BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification. Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee's overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. There are several plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Additional insurance coverage, like auto insurance, is available to state employees at reduced rates. Visit Washington Health Care Authority's Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs. Leave benefits include 12 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and vacation accrual of 12-24 days of vacation per year. Big Bend encourages staff development, and personal and professional growth. Internal and external opportunities for training and development are offered each year to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity. Participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth. For more information on what Washington State has to offer, visit Experience Washington at For more information on the college you may visit our website at 01 02 #J-18808-Ljbffr