Outreach Specialist- Contingent on Funding (COF)

Salary : $58,406.40 - $76,211.20 Annually
Location : 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA
Job Type: Classified Regular
Job Number: 26-032
Division: Upward Bound
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an administrator, provide supplemental academic guidance, career, and college exploration, college preparation workshops, financial aid assistance, and other related information to middle and high school students and the public in preparing for college. Performs a variety of focused and specialized recruitment and outreach activities aimed at increasing college enrollment and reaching diverse student populations; provide support services for high school participants and the public to assist them with high school graduation and enrollment with the goal of graduating from college.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for independently performing professional and technical duties in support of the district's student recruitment and outreach programs. The incumbent in this classification performs duties in ensuring students have a smooth transition to college. The work requires extensive interaction with participants/students, in preparation for college. The incumbent must possess well-developed organizational skills and communication skills assisting students to enroll and achieve a college degree.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified.

1. Serves as a liaison and District representative to local high schools and universities; organizes information on attending college; coordinates and participate in recruitment visits; assists in the preparation of K-16 meetings and functions; maintains ongoing contacts with principals, counselors, and teachers.


2. Assist with mentors and tutors at high schools to ensure consistent delivery of services.


3. Assist with providing student workshops; attend parent school nights and related events; assist school counselors by introducing innovative ideas for college acceptance.


4. Plan and provide high school presentations for student recruitment including meetings with parents for eligibility verification, obtaining high school records, and reviewing documents with students.

5. Provide outreach program services including after-school services to participants. Provide support to mentors and tutors at local schools to ensure consistent delivery of services in compliance with program policies and procedures.


6. Responsible for adequate preparation and evaluation of high school academic record for supplemental guidance and providing referrals to tutoring and available resources.


7. Provide information of assigned outreach program to students, staff, and community agencies. Inform participants and parents of their active participation in relation to the assigned program(s). implement recruitment strategies to maintain student case load.


8. Assist with and facilitate educational/cultural fieldtrips and workshops, college preparation components, and summer activities including some weekends, as needed.


9. Attend and assist with staff meetings and training as needed. Maintain participant files in accordance with approved annual project objectives, federal guidelines, and policies.


10.Prepare various reports and documents as required by assigned outreach program(s).


11.Maintain track of senior graduation and college status to include financial aid, scholarship, and college applications; SAT/ACT Prep; and college enrollment and completion status.


12.Attend trainings, workshops, and conferences to maintain current and share best practices related to outreach program(s). Participate in meetings as assigned.


13.Assists with the development and maintenance of social media content, websites, brochures, posters, and other informational literature related to outreach program(s).


14.Provide training and supervision to students and temporary employees. 15.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
An associate degree in counseling, social work, human relations, liberal studies, social science, career development, education or related field or combined equivalent experience of at least two years of relevant experience working in a student services area.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Supplemental Information
RANGE 16 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click to review current salary schedule.

IMPORTANT:
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by April 1 , 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

For Additional inquiries please contact: Gina Snow
HR Recruiter
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EEO Information


Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Imperial Valley College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community.

To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals.

We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Imperial Valley College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.

THE COLLEGE Imperial Valley College is co-recipient of the 2023 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence. It offers a full range of associate degrees, professional certificates and basic skills courses as well as a comprehensive array of university transfer and education courses. IVC has an annual full-time enrollment of more than 10,000 students. The Aspen award committee noted that IVC has created one of the nation's most effective partnerships with local K-12 systems and has excelled in graduation rates and post-graduation success of its student population. Its student success is based upon IVC's work in eliminating barriers, addressing student challenges and fostering a culture of care in a rural area with high rates of poverty and traditionally low rates of educational attainment. Imperial Valley College is known throughout the region for its outstanding career programs, excellent programs of study in business, quality allied health, renewable energy and public safety programs and for excellent transfer and general education courses. IVC is also a major economic engine in Imperial County. It is responsible for infusing millions of dollars annually into the local economy through its construction projects, general operations and annual earnings of its current students and graduates. For additional details regarding Imperial Valley College click here.
Employer/employee paid medical coverage options, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional information, click


Earned annual sick leave.


Earned annual vacation leave for classified and confidential classified employees.

Enrollment in a California Retirement System.
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Please answer the following questions specifically and completely. These supplemental questions will be used with other application materials to screen applicants for interview. Applicants should submit at least one well-developed paragraph for each pf the supplemental questions. Answers should be thoughtful, substantive, carefully edited and may be much longer than one paragraph. If your response exceeds the maximum 600 character limit, you may continue your response by attaching an additional typed document. Please make sure to identify the questions by number. I have read and understand the above statements.

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Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College?
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Supplemental Question B: How do you define Diversity? Please share an example of how your personal and professional experience have informed your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). How do you plan to integrate DEIA in your position?
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Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand.
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