OUTREACH SPECIALIST

CSUAOA; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TIAA retirement plan after one year

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Medical and dental benefits

Educational assistance

Wellness center discount

Work from home 1 day per week

Job summary

University Enterprises Inc. seeks an Outreach Specialist for the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Sacramento State to recruit eligible students and provide information on higher education enrollment opportunities. The role covers outreach activities and case management for student success.

Responsibilities include campus presentations, guiding admissions processes, and coordinating large recruitment events, with supervision of interns and partnerships to ensure program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Proven experience working with minority and low‑income students in academic or career advisement.
• Excellent presentation skills in one‑on‑one or group settings.

Responsibilities

• Outreach & Recruitment: Travel Northern California to present, represent CAMP, and conduct campus tours.
• Student Advising & Support: Guide prospective and current students through admission, registration, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Event Planning & Coordination: Plan and execute large recruitment events and orientations with campus partners.
• Program Operations & Supervision: Manage admin tasks, supervise interns, maintain partnerships, and compile reports.

Skills

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Student advisement

Community outreach

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral/Social Sciences or related field

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

CMS/Student portals (MySacState)

Job description

Outreach Specialist

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

SALARY: Full range: $23.78-$35.68 per hour ($49,471-$74,207 per year); Anticipated hiring range: $23.78-$26.76 per hour ($49,471-$55,655 per year)

TYPE: Full-Time / Benefited / Non-Exempt / Hourly / Hybrid

REQUISITION: 705336774

Job Summary

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a unique educational program at Sacramento State that assists students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds to succeed in obtaining a college degree. Students receive outreach, admission, academic, and personal support services to ease the transition from high school to Sacramento State. CAMP admits 70 freshmen every year and provides follow-up services to approximately 300 continuing students.

The position is responsible for recruiting eligible students to the CAMP program by providing one‑on‑one and group information and assistance concerning higher education enrollment opportunities, policies, and procedures to prospective migrant and under‑represented students and their families. The position is responsible for executing all outreach activities and special projects, and for maintaining the case management for outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Outreach & Recruitment: Travel throughout Northern California to deliver informative presentations and represent Sacramento State, CAMP, and EOP at schools, college fairs, parent advisory committees, and community agencies and organizations. Conducts campus tours.
• Student Advising & Support: Guide prospective and current students through admission eligibility verification, university portals (Student Center), course registration, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Event Planning & Coordination: Plan, schedule, and execute large‑scale recruitment and student success events, including Admitted Student Day, Familia Day, workshops, and student orientations, in collaboration with campus equity programs and community partners.
• Program Operations & Supervision: Manage day‑to‑day administrative tasks, supervise and train student interns and program assistants, maintain vital community partnerships, and compile weekly and annual reporting data for directors.

BENEFITS: UEI offers a premier benefits package designed for long‑term well‑being and work‑life balance:

• UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed
• Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer‑paid medical & dental for employee‑only coverage and low cost for family coverage
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on‑campus fitness center
• Eligible for work from home for one day per week with supervisor approval
• View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/UEI_Benefits-At-A-Glance-Brochure_Projects.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with minority and low‑income students in academic and/or career advisement.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with a variety of people, e.g., students, parents, coworkers, school personnel, faculty, agency personnel.
• Demonstrated skill to work independently with little direction and coordinate many different tasks, determining the importance of each, setting deadlines, and completing projects accordingly.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of the unique cultural traits found in migrant families.
• Excellent presentation skills in a one‑on‑one or group setting.
• Excellent command of the English and Spanish language including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge in General Education (GE) areas such as GE advising, GE catalog, and graduation requirements.
• Ability to navigate through the MySacState portal, Student Center, and CMS.
• Demonstrated familiarity with email, word processing, and spreadsheet computer applications, such as the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and working with all levels of employees and/or participants while maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising tact and good judgment.
• Experience handling and maintaining confidential information.
• Must be legally eligible to drive in California, complete and pass an online training course, maintain a good driving record, and be acceptable for vehicle insurance coverage under the University Enterprises insurance plan. Must continue to meet the established driving standards, driving record will be monitored with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure compliance. Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check. Must continue to meet the established standards.

Conditions Of Employment

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt (eligible for overtime pay), benefited position that is covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).

UEI is not a multi‑state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

FILING DEADLINE: August 23, 2026

Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises. University Enterprises operates commercial enterprises on the California State University, Sacramento campus; it is responsible for grant and contract management and fiscal services for University research and sponsored programs and provides fiscal services to University related agencies and activities. University Enterprises is a non‑profit corporation governed by a board of directors in conformance with the appropriate State of California codes and policy directives of the Board of Trustees and the campus administration.

University Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of University Enterprises that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotions will be on a basis of qualifications of the individual for the position being filled, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age (over 40 years), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (diagnosis or history of cancer)*, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Any persons who feel that they have been discriminated against in connection with an application for employment should contact University Enterprises’ Director of Human Resources at [phone]. *As defined in Section 12926(F), Government Code 12990.

***AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

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