Outreach Assistant

Western Nevada College • Carson City, NV

359d • $18

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent education or one year of related job experience.
• Employee will be required to travel to regional high schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Outreach Coordinators/Advisors implement WNC high school programs.
• Participate in outreach events/recruitment and welcome prospective students and their families.
• Provide assistance in planning and implementation of any/all high school events and trainings across the WNC region.
• Develop and distribute outreach materials to include brochures, digital and web content and other targeted information which highlights WNC outreach services and programs.
• Travel to regional high schools to provide assistance to prospective students to complete the college application process, select a program of study/degree, complete financial aid and scholarship applications, and access college support resources.
• Educate prospective students and their families on educational opportunities and involvement at WNC.
• Educate students and families on the unique culture, language and history of higher education.
• Conduct administrative duties to include: tracking student participation, answering telephone calls and emails, and providing appointment reminder communication.

Benefits

• $18 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree