Admissions Outreach Specialist - FT

Southeast Community College; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Community College in Beatrice seeks an Admissions Outreach Specialist to expand outreach, recruit students, and guide applicants through admissions and financial aid processes.

The role partners with high schools, community organizations, and college departments to promote enrollment and to deliver campus events and tours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years of related work experience.
• Two years of verifiable work experience in college student services or in a related setting.
• Experience with data management software such as Recruit.

Responsibilities

• Explain admissions processes to individuals and organizations and identify outreach needs.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities, communications and events to facilitate enrollment.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts with athletics and academic staff for events.
• Manage communications with prospective students and provide referrals and information.

Skills

Database management

Business writing

Time management

Public speaking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

Recruit

MS Office

Job description

Admissions Outreach Specialist - FT

SCC reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel posted positions as appropriate and/or necessary.

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title Admissions Outreach Specialist - FT Department Enrollment/Registration & Records Location Beatrice Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Regular Posting Number 02280 Position End Date Position Summary Information General Description of Position Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Admissions Operations and the Administrative Director, Admissions, the Admissions Outreach Specialist conducts outreach to prospective Southeast Community College students, including the recruitment and retention of academically or financially disadvantaged students, target populations (i.e., military veterans, home-schooled, athletes, adult learners, etc.); serves as a liaison between College departments, local high schools, and the community; and organizes College outreach efforts to community agencies and other organizations that may benefit from College programs. Supports Recruit software use, including building and facilitating processes related to communication with prospective students, managing related data, and coordination with the IR Office for reports and data tracking. This is a full-time regular position.

The Admissions Office at Southeast Community College is a student-centered team that embraces positivity, compassionate leadership, collaboration, and strong relationships, both on and off campus. Team members enjoy working with others, are committed to helping others achieve goals, and value excellence. A strong commitment to students, adaptability, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor are trademarks of the team.

Southeast Community College is a dynamic environment that values input, reflection, transparency, compassion, respect, and positivity. The College’s organizational culture is a key part of the institution’s strategic plan and is integrated into daily operations.

Essential Functions

Coordinates Outreach Activities:

• Explains the College admissions process to individuals and community organizations and seeks information concerning the need for additional outreach programs.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs activities, communications, and events, including team efforts that facilitate student enrollment, orientation, and outreach.
• Coordinates and develops College activities designed to promote recruitment efforts, which may include visits to secondary schools and community-based organizations and on-campus recruitment events.
• Serves as a liaison between the Admissions department, athletics, and academic program staff for recruiting events.
• Coordinates one-stop philosophy related to recruitment and matriculation efforts and communication with community agency liaisons.
• Performs follow-up studies and evaluations of outreach services.

Manage Prospective Student Communication Plans with Recruit Software:

• In collaboration with Enrollment Management staff and Information Technology, coordinate the use of the enrollment management system, Recruit, to facilitate communication with prospective students.
• Assist Institutional Research with the collection, reporting, and analysis of data tracked through Recruit; provide data for Admissions and other departments for recruitment and outreach strategy planning.
• Manage the master recruiting calendar, ensuring accurate data tracking/recording.

Coordinate Inter- and Intra-Department Recruiting and Communication Strategies:

• Communicate with prospective students, prospective student-athletes, high school teachers/counselors, College faculty/staff, and community members in a prompt, professional manner.
• Provide information and referrals to students, staff, and community on College programs and procedures.
• Represent the College at community functions and organizational meetings; develop, organize, coordinate, and attend workshops, forums, conferences, and related College-sponsored events; and attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and staff and committee meetings as directed.

Prospective Student Advising and Outreach:

• Assists prospective students in the admissions and enrollment process by providing prompt follow-up and referral for inquiries regarding admissions, registration, financial aid, orientation, placement testing, etc.
• Actively engages prospective students with the College utilizing a variety of communication strategies to share key messages.

Coordinates Student Ambassador Recruitment Team:

• Assists in student recruitment team efforts, including but not limited to, the Lincoln Campus Student Ambassador Program, Student Call Team, Education Quest Know How 2 Go student representatives, etc.
• Conducts periodic training sessions and workshops for student ambassadors and student workers.
• Alongside the Admissions Technician, hires, trains, and oversees Lincoln Campus student ambassadors; oversees student workers; and tracks student contacts to monitor services required and provide follow-up throughout the enrollment process.
• Leads individual and group campus tours.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• Assist with the development of College publications such as marketing/recruiting materials, the view book, and special brochures.
• Assist with new student enrollment, new student welcome, orientation, and other student programming.
• Assist with public relations activities such as campus tours, community presentations, and various outreach programs on behalf of the College.
• This position may be asked to serve as a Designated School Official to support international students.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other Enrollment and Student Affairs units, divisions, and local service agencies.
• Coordinate referrals for the delivery of College support services.
• Participate in local, state, and regional associations and other groups concerned with college recruiting.
• Provide admissions information to faculty, staff, and others as requested.
• Travel to all campus locations as directed.
• Perform other related duties within division/program as assigned.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedule (hours/days/work location) is scheduled by Southeast Community College based upon the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending upon the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with the maintenance of manual and electronic databases and other computer software; possess strong knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent writing ability and specific knowledge of and experience in professional business communications.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to extend friendly and helpful assistance to the public in the face of interruptions and fluctuating service demands.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work as a productive member of the Enrollment Management division, follow supervisory directives, and established policies and procedures of the College.
• Ability to give directions and support to Student Ambassadors.
• Ability to utilize good problem-solving strategies, contribute to management decisions, and in the development or refinement of methods and procedures that will assist the Admissions department.
• Ability to effectively represent and present information about the College.
• Ability to develop and coordinate recruitment and outreach plans and materials for prospective students and the community, develop and implement innovative programs within assigned guidelines, and recruit new students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work at a desk for extended periods of time, continuously 2-4 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Present for extended periods of time, continuously 2 – 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Provide tours for up to 1.5 hours while listening and talking. Surfaces may include cement, grass, rock, or dirt and can be flat or include various degrees of incline.
• Ability to operate a computer, computer mouse, keyboard, phone, and other office equipment continuously.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Climb stairs; climb stairs carrying up to 30 pounds; climb stairs while talking.
• Bend, kneel, stoop, and squat to floor level on a regular basis.
• Reach with hands and arms above the head, in front of the body, and below knee level.
• Provide tours outside in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Ability to get in and out of, ride in, and drive a College-owned vehicle regularly up to 100 miles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to use basic computer skills.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or Associate’s degree plus 4 years of related work experience.
• Two (2) years of verifiable work experience in college student services, instructional services, or in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting in the fields of marketing or sales. (A Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of work experience.)
• Experience, proficiency, and skill with data management software such as Recruit.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Master’s degree in educational administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Recruiting experience at the post‑secondary level.

Salary $51,566 per year Benefits SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account ( GRA ). Schedule Normal work hours for this exempt position are scheduled by the College between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour workweek. Special projects and assignments and periodic increases in workload may require evening and weekend work on an infrequent basis. This is a full time regular position based on a 260‑day work calendar.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 10/16/2026 Close Date 11/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Veterans Preference This position is subject to Nebraska veterans preference. Preference may be available to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses of veterans, and spouses of servicemembers as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-225 through 48-231. Applicants who wish to claim veterans preference must indicate their claim on the employment application and provide the required documentation to Human Resources.

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