Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

College of Lake County Grayslake, IL Full-time Human Resources

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Internal Position Title: Outreach and Recruitment Specialist*

Posting Number: S02631

Department:: Community Education

Position Type: Staff

Job Family: Specialist

Summary:
The College of Lake County is currently searching for an Outreach and Recruitment Specialist*to join the Adult Education & ESL Department. The part-time Outreach and Recruitment Specialist is under the supervision of the Dean of Adult Education and ESL. The Specialist is expected to work with partners such as educational and community groups to assist them in providing ABE, ASE, ESL instruction. This individual is responsible for (1) preparing and disseminating marketing materials, (2) providing support to off-campus sites including testing (3) attending recruitment events, (4) and responding to prospective student inquiries. Regular part-time Board established positions earn vacation and sick leave and tuition waiver for CLC classes and tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in the State University Retirement System (SURS).

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a four-day work week in the summer (Fridays off!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC's relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree
Two (2) years of combined work experience within customer service, marketing, or public relations
Proficient in Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty and staff

Desired Qualifications:

Posting Date: 04/02/2024

Closing Date:

Expected Start Date:

Special Instructions Summary: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to do a mini presentation on selling an item.*This is a grant funded position; continued employment in this position is based on external funding sources.Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled.

Pay Rate: $18.77/Hr.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time

Location Extension Sites

Total Hours Per Week: 25

Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (evenings)Saturdays (morning)Hours: 25 hours per weekHours may vary based on department needs and eventsLocations include: Lakeshore and Grayslake

Software Testing Required: Excel, MS Word

Interview Process Requirements: Presentation

EEO Statement:
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Summary of Essential Functions:
Department Operations and Procedures: 50%

Works with Public Relations to prepare marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, newsletters, post cards, and social media for promoting the Adult Education & ESL program for recruitment purposes.
Coordinates, communicates and supports the ABE/ASE/ESL programs at off-campus sites by providing necessary admissions, testing, placement, and registration services.
Promote Adult Education & ESL program and services in the community at recruitment events, for example.
Monitor enrollment at the community sites to identify recruitment and outreach strategies to increase enrollment.

Student and Customer Service: 45%

Develops and maintains the social media accounts that promote the program; and interacts with community members through postings.
Attends internal and community events to promote the Adult Education & ESL program.
Works with faculty assigned to teach at community sites to provide support, program updates and guidelines, expectations, and resources.
Visits the community sites regularly to monitor and address needs of students, faculty, and the community site.

Other: 5%

Initiate and respond to prospective student inquiries.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

To apply, visit https://jobs.clcillinois.edu/postings/25822

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