Director of Outreach

Big Bend Community College•Moses Lake, WA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented

Responsibilities

Identify college outreach needs in collaboration with other campus departments and the Dean of Student Services.
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, including 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.
Liaise 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.