Outreach Program Specialist

4 weeks ago

Lake Worth Beach, United States Palm Beach State College Full time
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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role
Join our team

What We Offer
At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role
The Outreach Program Specialist is responsible for college recruitment and outreach with an emphasis on individual recruitment strategies through high school presentations as well as community outreach. Conducts academic and professional advising, assesses student progress, and provides guidance in academic success. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of an Outreach Program Specialist looks like:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)
  • Advises students as to course of study, particular course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites. Assists students in selecting a major and program. Assists in understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations.
  • Coordinates and assists with planning and implementing student activities on campus and externally, including orientation for student outreach programs.
  • Qualifies, registers, and monitors students in recruitment and retention programs.
  • Develops and maintains positive relations with the community to promote College partnerships and collaboration. This may include working with various groups to bring diversity into the College. Acts as a College liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders.
  • Coordinates and presents academic and professional workshops. Presents college information to community schools and organizations regarding the College's degree and certificate programs.
  • Directs, audit records and procedures and compiles annual reports of Student Outreach Programs. Conducts research and assists others in conducting research.
  • Maintains vendors and customer database, including contracts, addresses, and terms.
  • Utilizes technology and innovation to enhance enrollment processes and deliver services in a manner that reinforces efforts to recruit and retain students.
  • Coordinates and manages programs to investigate student problems. Programs may also provide counseling to students, families, faculty, and staff. Assists students with issues utilizing a variety of formats and counsel's students regarding their adaptability to a college environment.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years of related experience
Knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
Skilled in:
  • Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts
  • Delivering a high level of customer service
  • Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
Ability to:
  • Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
  • Regular physical attendance required
  • Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures
  • Must complete FERPA training within 30 days of employment
  • Valid Florida driver's license
  • Requires travel between various on and off campus locations
Preferred, but not a must:

Knowledge of:
  • Social media application
Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
  • Bilingual speaking ability
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
  • Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
  • Reach and grasp objects
  • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Stand for extended periods of time
  • Use of video display terminal
  • Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Communicate information orally and in writing
  • Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
  • Proofread and check documents for accuracy
  • Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
  • Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
  • Operate motor vehicle
This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $42,583.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience.

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  • Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
  • Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation.
  • An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.


Application Deadline
This position will close on June 2, 2024 at 11:59pm

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