Outreach Coordinator - Laney (GRANT FUNDED) INTERNAL POSTING

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Positions assigned to this classification are professional level positions which support and are funded by a categorically funded program/project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program/project. Under general supervision of the Dean of Student Success and Equity, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and oversight of outreach and recruitment efforts that promote the College’s instructional programs, learning communities, and student services. This role is essential in building strong pipelines with local schools, community-based organizations, and prospective students, with an emphasis on equity and access.
WORK SCHEDULE This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. Will be required to work some evenings and weekends during peak periods, such as registration, outreach events, or community functions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences, business, or related field and one year of paraprofessional or professional experience involving planning,organizing, administering, coordinating, or promoting of programs or projects in the designated area; or any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency with software programs such as desktop publishing, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Event coordination experience.
• Ability to draft professional correspondence
• Applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CCCApply, Financial Aid, and California Community College onboarding systems.
• Experience supporting or working within college learning communities (e.g., Umoja, Puente, A2MEND).
• Bilingual fluency in English and another language common in the local community (Spanish, Cantonese, etc.).
• Public speaking and presentation experience in diverse settings.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to existing activities and operations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to Admissions & Records, Enrollment, and Financial Aid.
• Knowledge of organization and operation of community college outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and oversight of outreach and recruitment efforts that promote the College’s instructional programs, learning communities, and student services.
• Building strong pipelines with local schools, community-based organizations, and prospective students, with an emphasis on equity and access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees