Coordinator I, Admissions & Outreach

Inside Higher Ed; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,761 - 44,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation days

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in Houston is seeking a Coordinator I for Admissions & Outreach. This role involves coordinating outreach efforts, managing communications with students and schools, and facilitating relationships with community leaders to enhance college programs. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree and at least one year of experience, focusing on promoting education and student support initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits with Service Area school Career Center Counselors.
• Coach prospective students about college program opportunities.
• Attend College Fairs and community job fairs.
• Arrange meetings with ISD and community leadership.
• Manage outreach reports and activities.
• Function as an Academic Advisor during peak registration.

Skills

Attention to accuracy and detail

Knowledge of general office software

Ability to prepare and analyze reports

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Coordinator I, Admissions & Outreach

Job Title: Coordinator I, Admissions & Outreach
Location: LSC-East Aldine Center
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 43873

Commitment to Mission:
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Campus Marketing Statement

LSC offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. The LSC-East Aldine Center, part of the larger East Aldine Town Center project, is a comprehensive educational campus that provides a mix of academic college transfer courses as well as workforce training programs in high-demand fields such as computer networking, welding, accounting and more. The center will also be home to the Aldine ISD Early College High School. Location address is 2430 Aldine Mail Route Rd., Houston, TX 77039.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:
The Coordinator I, Outreach assists supervisors and managers by ensuring the accomplishment of operational outcomes in processes or programs. The employee works with the Student Services and College Relations departments to promote the college through functions and activities within our service area. Visits the campus to promote outreach and assist students with application process. Responsible for recruitment efforts at ISDs.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate visits with Service Area school Career Center Counselors to arrange appointments with students.
• Coach prospective students regarding college program opportunities.
• Attend College Fairs and community job fairs to display program information and coach prospective students regarding their educational goals.
• Arrange roundtable meetings with ISD and community leadership to obtain feedback regarding enhancement and advancement of college credit and non-credit programs.
• Manage and update reports regarding all outreach, meeting, and internal activities for supervisor.
• Function as an Academic Advisor during peak registration at the Advising Center.
• Volunteer and attend internal meetings in support of LSC-T and Student Support initiatives.
• Attend Student Services update and training sessions.
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications.
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports.
• Possesses good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• High level of customer service.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761 - $44,575.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.