Outreach and Enrollment Specialist

Boise State University • Boise, ID

4d • $24 - $27

About The Position

The purpose of the Educational Specialist, Associate is to plan and implement effective recruitment strategies to identify and enroll eligible participants for the HEP program. This will be an 11-month appointment (month off to be determined). The Boise State University - High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a federally funded program. HEP assists seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members who are 16 years of age or older obtain a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or the state equivalent to a high school diploma and subsequently to gain employment in a career position or the military or entry into postsecondary education. Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute to a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision-making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Requirements

• Previous experience with seasonal farm working populations.
• Ability to maintain good public relations.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Possess good writing and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with other university departments and outside agencies and organizations, particularly those serving migrant and seasonal farmworker populations.
• Ability to counsel and advise students so that they may be academically successful.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant professional experience.
• Bilingual – read, write, and speak (English and Spanish).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in similar outreach work.
• 1-2 years of experience working with farm working communities and/or first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Establish a network of community agencies as sources for referral of potential students.
• Attend informational fairs, agency meetings, community events, etc.
• Assist potential participants in meeting all eligibility requirements as specified in the HEP grant application.
• Recruit and enroll the specified number of applicants as directed in the HEP grant application.
• Plan and follow an effective schedule of travel to all parts of the target recruitment area.
• Maintain thorough and complete files for students, documentation of program services under the recruiter’s responsibility, and other documentation as required for annual performance reports and grant compliance
• Responsible for assisting with the development of recruiting materials such as application brochures, newsletters, website, radio, and television advertising.
• Participate in the selection, enrollment, transportation, and orientation of participants.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, training, field trips, activities, social events, and conferences as requested by program or university administration.
• Assist with retention efforts for HEP students experiencing attendance and participation issues.
• Assist with post-GED follow-up with HEP graduates to document placement outcomes.
• Assist with new student orientation for students participating in all learning modalities (residential, commuter, and virtual classes).
• Assist with the delivery and retrieval of program equipment such as laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, calculators, etc.
• Assist with program assessment activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees