Outreach Specialist, Reconnect Program (PT)
Passaic County Community College - paterson, NJ
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We are seeking a part-time Outreach Specialist for Passaic County Community College's Reconnect Program. This person will report to the Project Director of PCCC's grant-funded Reconnect program and will be responsible for contacting and engaging currently enrolled PCCC students who are studying part-time and meet specified "at-risk" criteria for stopping out. This outreach will provide the opportunity to these part-time at-risk PCCC students to participate in the Reconnect program and persist in their efforts to complete their degree or credential at PCCC. This is a part-time, hourly, grant-funded position, requiring up to 20 hours per week. Example of Duties: Conduct outreach to part-time students who meet specified at-risk criteria for stopping out via text, email, phone call, and on-campus event tabling. Communicate program information, key dates, deadlines, and events to prospective Reconnect students. Coordinate stop-out campaigns and events in partnership with Signal Vine. Assist with data collection for annual reports and program evaluation. Develop fact sheets and other promotional materials to introduce Reconnect students to PCCC grant-affiliated and other appropriate on-campus and off-campus support services. Assist in maintaining the website and social media platforms. Serve on the Project Management Team and the PCCC-TSSS Program Advisory Council. Participate in project evaluation and institutionalization of activities. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Marketing, or related field. Three (3) years of work experience in an academic setting working with underserved students preferred. Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment, and financial aid areas preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. Working knowledge of Excel. Demonstrated ability and commitment to learn other software and technology platforms used by the Reconnect program. Knowledge of or ability and commitment to learn how to read, interpret, and explain degree audits. Knowledge of or ability and commitment to learn the Signal Vine platform. Proven ability to work both independently and in diverse teams. Experience working on grant-funded projects a plus. Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as successful outreach efforts may require. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Created: 2024-07-07