Outreach Specialist

Description

Application Instructions

This position closes to new applicants on August 23, 2026. Your application will be reviewed after this date.

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

If this document is not included, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of your application in addition to submitting your resume.

Broad Scope & Function

The position is responsible for recruiting eligible students to the CAMP program by providing one-on-one and group information and assistance concerning higher education enrollment opportunities, policies, and procedures to prospective migrant and under-represented students and their families. The position is responsible for executing all outreach activities and special projects, and for maintaining the case management for outreach.

Reporting Relationship

The position reports directly to the CAMP Associate Director. The position supervises part-time student assistants.

Salary

• Full range: $23.78-$35.68 per hour ($49,471-$74,207 per year)
• Anticipated hiring range: $23.78-$26.76 per hour ($49,471-$55,655 per year)

Benefits

• UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays - 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as the CSUS campus is closed
• Excellent medical benefits - 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State's on-campus fitness center
• Eligible for work from home for one day per week with supervisor approval
• View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).


This position is a full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay), benefited position, with a defined contribution retirement plan through TIAA. (The position is not covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System.) Continued employment in this position is dependent upon funding and the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee, can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Program continuation is contingent upon funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Travels throughout Northern California and makes presentations to students, school personnel, community organizations, parent advisory committees, and community agencies regarding CAMP, EOP, Admission to Sacramento State/A-G, and financial aid.
2. Verifies student program eligibility for CAMP, EOP, and Admission to Sacramento State by following up on a day-to-day basis via phone, letters, and emails.
3. Conducts campus tours to all prospective students, families, and community organizations.
4. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with campus programs, academic departments, community agencies, high school counselors, and migrant education personnel.
5. Prepares weekly updates to the director(s) regarding admitted CAMP students, as well as documenting outreach events for yearly reports.
6. Plans and participates in CAMP Admitted Student Day, CAMP Familia Day, housing workshop, and orientation for all incoming CAMP students.
7. Schedules outreach visits, on-campus visits, college fairs, and parent financial aid/admissions workshops.
8. Assists prospective students, current CAMP students, and continuing CAMP students with questions regarding course selection, registration date, Financial Aid award letters, scholarships, and community service.
9. Explains navigating the Sacramento State Student Center including Holds, Account Balance, and To-Do List.
10. Collaborates with other equity programs and departments on campus and off-campus when coordinating events or workshops.
11. Leads and conducts student employee/intern training/workshops.
12. Supervises program assistants and student interns.
13. Covers the front desk when needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in one of the Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
2. Demonstrated experience working with minority and low-income students in academic and/or career advisement.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with a variety of people, e.g., students, parents, coworkers, school personnel, faculty, agency personnel.
4. Demonstrated skill to work independently with little direction and coordinate many different tasks, determining the importance of each, setting deadlines, and completing projects accordingly.
5. Demonstrated general knowledge of the unique cultural traits found in migrant families.
6. Excellent presentation skills in a one-on-one or group setting.
7. Excellent command of the English and Spanish language including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
8. Knowledge in General Education (GE) areas such as GE advising, GE catalog, and graduation requirements.
9. Ability to navigate through the MySacState portal, Student Center, and CMS.
10. Demonstrated familiarity with email, word processing, and spreadsheet computer applications, such as the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.
11. Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and working with all levels of employees and/or participants while maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising tact and good judgment.
12. Experience handling and maintaining confidential information.
13. Must be legally eligible to drive in California, complete and pass an online training course, maintain a good driving record, and be acceptable for vehicle insurance coverage under the University Enterprises insurance plan. Must continue to meet the established driving standards, driving record will be monitored with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure compliance. Must have reliable transportation.
14. Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check. Must continue to meet the established standards.

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodations: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer terminals, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines. Use of public transportation or own transportation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment, with continuous contact with staff, the campus community, the public, and other agencies. Frequent travel throughout Northern California is required.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Eligible for one work-from-home day