Program and Outreach Specialist

Pasadena Area Community College District•Pasadena, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position. Renewal is on an annual basis, however, is not guaranteed. Under the direction of the Dean, Noncredit and Adult Education, the Program and Outreach Specialist administers and develops special programs within the Noncredit Division and serves as a liaison between the Noncredit department and local academic and professional communities to attract, retain, and encourage members of underserved communities to further their education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting, delivering academic services (e.g., counseling or teaching) to improve academic, study, test-taking, or other related skills for students.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in any field.
Basic proficiency in tracking participation, outcomes, and engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and program strategies.
Demonstrated experience working with communities who have been traditionally underserved by higher education and experience with pedagogies reflecting intersections of race, ethnicity, culture, class, and queer identities.
Strong time management, task coordination, and follow-through across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Effective communication and public speaking abilities to deliver presentations, lead workshops, and speak confidently about the value of noncredit education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Proven ability to develop and execute outreach strategies that increase enrollment and promote persistence in noncredit programs.
Skill in designing, launching, and refining noncredit programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners, local labor markets, and community goals.
Strong ability to build relationships with underserved and historically marginalized communities, including immigrant, low-income, and adult learners.
Capacity to act as a bridge between the Noncredit Division and local employers, K–12 districts, CBOs, workforce boards, libraries, and other institutions to align programs and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development and implementation of on- and off-campus outreach and registration efforts and events.
Develops and maintains summer programs, maintains regular contact with academic and community partners and attends and develops orientations, and trainings.
Enters, accesses, checks, and maintains program data to generate, analyzes, and submits reports required by programs to meet federal and state requirements.
Collaborates with the Noncredit Administration to develop and produce social media, marketing, and recruitment materials for all Noncredit programs and disseminates materials to appropriate audiences in a timely manner.
Plans and implements special programs within the Noncredit Division.
Prepares annual status, programmatic and financial reports; oversees and monitors the budgets of special programs.
Develops and maintains ongoing working relationships with appropriate administrators, program directors, faculty and counselors at PCC and local school districts.
Assists in the development and coordination of student programming.
Coordinates activities with departments and individuals at PCC who assist in recruitment and outreach efforts.
Participates in formative and summative evaluations of Noncredit programs and events with internal and external partners.
Supervises, trains, and assists hourly staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.