Outreach Advisor

San Jacinto•Pasadena, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the Director of Outreach and Recruitment. It is a professional position in which the incumbent must execute the goals of the College’s strategic, outreach and recruitment plans. Required to seek and build relationships within the community such as area high schools, community centers and organizations. Assist in the development and delivery of on and off campus events and programs for high schools, K-8 outreach, group tours, as well as promoting community awareness.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills.
Frequent local travel required.
Evening and weekend hours required.
Texas and/or other valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
Must be capable of carrying and setting up recruiting displays as well as relevant equipment & materials.
Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously and to develop as well as complete new projects & programs with little supervision.
Ability to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information.
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to work with multiple projects and within deadlines.
Personal computer literacy and good organizational skills.
Ability to work well with students, student groups, college faculty and staff within a college community.
Marketing, social media and related networking strategy skills.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Degree in education, human services, communications or related fields preferred.
Experience working in student recruitment, admissions, enrollment services, testing or other student services.
Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management system.
Experience working with Banner software.
Experience working with students toward pursuing higher education.
Employment within an institution and/or system of Higher Education.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out the goals of the College's strategic plan and the department's recruitment plan using various recruitment methods (face to face, events, public relations, direct email, web).
Use software to track outreach and recruitment efforts, recommend new strategies, and identify new markets.
Recruit at schools, community agencies, college fairs, and other locations.
Develop and direct outreach programs describing advising goals and processes to parents and other College constituencies.
Build and maintain liaisons with in-district and campus representatives and external markets.
Participate in the delivery of campus tours.
Develop presentations and plan and implement new programs and workshops on and off campus.
Provide support to assigned high school populations by conducting or assisting with on-site admissions, testing and financial aid/scholarship workshops, including weekly follow-ups and enrollment monitoring.
Foster relationships with assigned academic, technical, campus organizations, and Continuing and Professional Development departments.
Provide career, educational, and academic services.
Advise prospective students and families about the admissions process and disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures.
Understand the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information.
Maintain systematic and frequent contact with prospects and monitor enrollment activities.
Maintain accurate records of interactions with students via software.
Serve as a liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, and departments.
Participate in institutional student development and retention programs.
Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, costs, facilities, initiatives, transfer requirements, and mandates.
Pick up and/or deliver materials to/from high schools.
Coordinate, plan, and implement targeted recruiting events and activities at local high schools, in the community and on campus.
Assist students and parents with completing FAFSA/TASFA.
Serve as department liaisons and on college committees as requested.
Generate and identify opportunities to improve present programs and/or operations.
Other duties as assigned.