Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigator

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Tuition reimbursement for otherunivers

OPERS pension with 14% employer

Paid time off and holidays

Competitive insurance with HSA

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigator to support the NSF Advanced Technological Education BAS/HVAC program. You will coordinate student recruitment, K-12 outreach, and project communications to build a pipeline of prospective BAS/HVAC students.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, strong communication, and the ability to travel locally; it is grant-funded through September 30, 2029.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Experience in marketing, digital communications, outreach, or recruitment is preferred.
• Ability to travel locally and work evenings or weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate recruitment and outreach activities to raise BAS/HVAC program awareness.
• Serve as a point of contact for prospective students and provide program information.
• Coordinate development and distribution of communications promoting the program and NSF activities.
• Build relationships with K-12, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Plan campus visits, lab tours, and recruitment events; track participation and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Marketing and outreach

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title Outreach, Recruitment, and Communications Project Navigatorexists to support the successful implementation of SinclairCommunity College's NSF Advanced Technological Education project byincreasing awareness of and participation in the BuildingAutomation Systems ( BAS )-integrated HVAC program. The positionprovides dedicated coordination of student recruitment, communityand K-12 outreach, and project communications to build a strongpipeline of prospective students into BAS / HVAC education andcareer pathways.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and iscommensurate with education and experience. This position is grantfunded anticipated to continue through September 30 2029, subjectto continued availability of grant funds.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff withSinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclaircourses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuitionreimbursement for other universities and colleges
• OPERS pension participation option, with 14% employercontribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leaveannually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSAwith annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Student Recruitment and Outreach

• Develop and coordinate recruitment and outreach activities thatincrease awareness of Sinclair's HVAC and Building AutomationSystems ( BAS ) educational pathways and generate interest amongprospective students

Prospective Student Engagement and Follow-Up

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective students; provideprogram and career pathway information; coordinate follow-upactivities that support students from initial interest throughapplication and enrollment

Project Communications and Marketing

• Coordinate development and distribution of print, digital, web,and social media communications that promote the BAS / HVACprogram, NSF project activities, educational opportunities, andrelated career pathways

K-12, Community, and Partner Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, careertechnical education programs, community organizations, employers,and other partners to expand awareness of BAS / HVAC education andcareer opportunities

Recruitment Events, Lab Tours, and Industry Showcases

• Plan, coordinate, and support campus visits, BAS / HVAC labtours, recruitment events, career events, and industry showcaseactivities for prospective students, families, educators, andcommunity partners

Tracking, Assessment, and Project Support

• Maintain outreach and recruitment records, track participationand engagement, contribute information needed for NSF projectreporting and evaluation, and use results to improve recruitmentand communication activities

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience required, with experience in higher education, community college recruitment, workforce development, ortechnical education preferred
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationshipswith K-12/ CTE schools, students, families, educators, communitypartners, and other stakeholders preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectivelycommunicate with diverse audiences required
• Experience with marketing, digital communications, socialmedia, outreach, and/or recruitment strategies preferred
• Strong organizational, project management, and eventcoordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesand work independently or collaboratively required
• Familiarity with workforce development, technical education, HVAC, Building Automation Systems ( BAS ), skilled trades, or othertechnical career pathways preferred
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate technicaleducation programs, career pathways, and opportunities to students,families, educators, and community partners required
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally work evenings orweekends to support recruitment, school, community, and industryevents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combinationof education and relevant experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter