Education Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Laurel Ridge Community College; Middletown (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College in Frederick, VA is seeking an Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III) to serve as the College’s ambassador in the community. You will implement strategic outreach initiatives, attend community events, school visits, and recruitment activities to raise awareness and enrollment in credit and non-credit programs.

The role guides prospective students from initial interest to application or registration, answers program questions, and connects applicants

Qualifications

• Proven subject matter knowledge evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials.
• Self-motivated and self-directed in seeking out and completing tasks related to outreach goals.
• Flexible and able to embrace change.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar platforms, or the ability to learn new software.
• Must cover assignments across the college service region as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the College’s ambassador in the community, implementing strategic outreach initiatives.
• Attend community events, school visits, presentations, and recruitment events to increase enrollment.
• Guide individuals from initial interest to application or registration, connecting to resources and experts.
• Collaborate with departments across the College to ensure consistent messaging and effective outreach.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Communication skills

Organization skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Community outreach

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS/CRM software

Job description

Laurel Ridge Community College in Frederick, VA is seeking an Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III) to serve as the College’s ambassador in the community. You will implement strategic outreach initiatives, attend community events, school visits, and recruitment activities to raise awareness and enrollment in credit and non-credit programs.

The role guides prospective students from initial interest to application or registration, answers program questions, and connects applicants