Priority Application Deadline January 26, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

 

Under the general direction of the Dean of Student Services, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible to provide leadership to the three student support programs/areas:

 

Under the supervision of the area administrator performs tasks related to the supervision and coordination of day-to-day operations of Outreach Services, including the scheduling and assigning internal and external outreach requests, and serving as a liaison between the College and the community to provide up-to-date information pertaining to the College’s programs and services. Sets and monitors goals and develops tasks; coordinates the work of classified staff and student workers. Facilitates outreach and early academic preparation workshops; hosts community and K-12 activities; and oversees the implementation of assigned area programs and projects.

 

Provide various support workshops that include but are not limited to DACA and DREAM Act application, financial aid, etc. Develops informational materials and Implements grant and categorical fund project objectives according to the timelines established in the awards and oversees and monitors grant and categorical fund project deliverables. Sets and monitors goals and develops tasks; coordinates the work of classified staff and student workers. Plans, organizes, and conducts faculty and student orientations. Plans, organizes, and conducts professional development workshops for faculty across disciplines. Provides information to the campus community about DACA and Dreamer services. Tracks service usage and prepares statistical reports.

 

The Coordinator will case manage the Taft foster youth students and ensure college onboarding (application, financial aid/Chaffey, registration, etc.); financial aid resources & assistance (textbook awards, fee payment, transportation assistance, emergency grants, etc.). Case management includes navigating college, financial literacy/budgeting, housing, employment, etc. Sets and monitors goals and develops tasks; coordinates the work of classified staff and student workers.

 

• Utilizes computer terminal and performs general clerical duties.

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, scanner, fax machine, computer and assigned software.

• Coordinates the work schedules of staff and student workers within the student services office to ensure effective day-to-day operations and appropriate office coverage.

• Develops student and professional staff training/workshops for Outreach, Foster Youth, and Undocumented Students and other relevant campus staff.

• Develops and implements outreach efforts to increase public and college awareness of the services offered by the College and its programs, grants, and services. This responsibility includes marketing, student recruitment, workshops, and presentations.

• Provides the ongoing logistical coordination of the components of assigned programs and projects, including the operation of the Outreach, Undocumented Students, and Foster Youth.

• Provides responses to inquiries from students, parents, high schools, and community organizations regarding college admissions, programs, and projects.

• Coordinates the participation of the Outreach department at K-12 college/career fairs and parent nights as well as special college-wide events, including but not limited to, campus tours, the College Welcome Day, and Commencement ceremony.

• Performs and coordinates efforts to provide students with initial enrollment and support services needs including information about financial aid, admissions, and other student services and academic support programs.

• Monitors the smart phone application, outreach website, and other social media efforts as assigned.

• Serves as a liaison between the College and K-12 and the community.

• Develops and maintains a system of managing student contact database for high school and college program recruitment.

• Monitors the department’s budget and other resources as directed, ensures department compliance with college and district financial policies and procedures. Ensures requisitions, timesheets, mileage, and travel requests are processed according to college and district policies.

• Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the area of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.

• Serves as the Coordinator for the Undocumented Students program.

• Serves as the Coordinator for the Foster Youth program.

• Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

 

 

 

Valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the district’s insurance carrier.

 

This is a full-time, 12-month per year position. May require holiday or weekend work to meet deadlines. Work is generally performed indoors but will involve a substantial amount of traveling to high schools, workshops, trainings, or meetings. Some evening, Saturday, and Sunday work may be required.

 

This position is grade 8 on the Administrator Salary Schedule, with an annual salary of $69,911-$90,169 per year.

 

West Kern Community College District offers a comprehensive fringe benefits program that includes District paid medical, dental and vision coverage for all employees and their dependents, as well as a generous vacation plan. Employees are eligible for membership in either CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement systems.

 

 

 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.