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Outreach Coordinator

Position Number: 4659268
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Outreach Coordinator

Work Location: Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range: $48,620-$60,775 Annually, plus full state benefits
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The Outreach Coordinator plans, organizes, and executes outreach and recruitment activities for the College. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Recruitment, this position proactively identifies and participates in outreach and recruitment activities within the service area and cultivates strong relationships with community partners, local schools, and prospective student and families with a special emphasis on underserved populations and students seeking career and technical education programs.

This position manages a team of two full-time College recruiters, coordinates day-to-day operations, and ensures the College is represented in a high-quality way at community and outreach events. The coordinator counsels prospective applicants and families on the One Door admissions process, academic and career training programs, and support services at the College in person, virtually, via e-mail communication, and phone. This position coordinates on-campus and community events and programs targeted towards prospective students, parents, school counselors, and community members.

This position coordinates the ongoing strategic communications to prospective students and other important populations, as well as maintains a prospect management system, a college-wide recruitment calendar, and a record of all outreach and recruitment activities. This position works closely with departments across the College and organizations within the community.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Johnathan Scheiterle by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email jscheiterle@germanna.edu.

If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.

Special Assignments:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:

Excellent public speaking, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating a diverse team to support high visibility events and projects
Demonstrable ability to be detail-oriented and proactively anticipate and resolve challenges in a large complex organization
Ability to travel within service area for recruitment purposes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population
Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues
Ability to oversee the work of student employees and volunteers
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
Ability to work at all campus locations
Experience in higher education setting
Extensive computer experience with familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools
Extensive customer service experience with an ability to handle stressful situations
A valid drivers license with the ability to travel throughout service area
Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Number: CLS2512P
Job Close Date: 10/17/2023
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/66291

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.