Program Specialist Basic Needs

Antelope Valley College•Lancaster, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, serve as a liaison to high school district, campus and community organizations and general public on matters related to student equity, recruitment and outreach; participate in campus and community events and activities, assist in setting priorities for marketing, solicitation and showcasing college programs and services.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and training or at least two years of work experience with high school and college students and/or target groups in marketing, public relations and information campaigns; experience giving oral presentations.
Valid Driver's License and current auto insurance as required by state law
Methods and techniques in working with prospective students
Methods and techniques in working with college students and groups
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Statistical record-keeping techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Principles of training and providing work direction
Concepts of recruitment, marketing and public relations
Proper lifting techniques
Learn applicable section of State education code and other applicable laws
Learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives
Learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services
Learn, understand and explain college preparatory curriculum for high school students, college curriculum and regulations
Learn, understand and explain Financial Aid application and general processes
Lift, move and break down equipment, displays, furniture and totes used for various events and presentations
Maintain accurate records
Work independently with little supervision
Meet schedules and deadlines
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Direct a team of student workers
Communicate effectively in all methods of communications with diverse populations
Travel within the service area of the college

Responsibilities

Develop, plan and organize a variety of student and community- related programs, events and activities, city and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities and meetings.
Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote attendance at Antelope Valley College and higher education institutions.
Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote recruitment and retention at AVC including but not limited to high school orientations and welcome week activities.
Coordinate the dissemination of college program and service information and the financial aid process to a variety of populations via presentations, direct mail campaigns, telephone campaigns, etc.
Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students and college departments.
Serve as a liaison to community groups, organizations, other higher education institutions, the high schools, middle schools and/or elementary schools.
Plan and conduct student, campus and community events.
Attend and participate in community, city and organizational fairs, festivals and meetings and committees.
Assist in the maintenance of a database of prospective students and community contacts, provide follow up activities, prepare handbooks, public relations materials and policies to assist and aid in enrollment related activities.
Assist in office record keeping and filing activities, assemble data and prepare reports, maintain a variety of equipment and inventory.
Recruit, train and provide work direction student mentors, and student worker, ambassador corps including but not limited to initial and on-going training, meetings, office duties, and off-site staffing of events.
Maintain correct knowledge of computer and related techniques that জানিয়েছেন recruitment and retention and enrollment management practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.