Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III)

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

Posting Details

Working Title | Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III)

Role Title | Education Support Specialist III

Role Code | 29143

FLSA | Nonexempt

Pay Band | 01

Position Number | 298W1006

Agency | Laurel Ridge Community College

Division | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location | Frederick - 069

Hiring Range | The hourly pay range for this position is $21.99-$28.34

Emergency/Essential Personnel | No

EEO Category | 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time | Part Time

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs |

Work Schedule | This part-time position is scheduled for up to 29 hours per week. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work varying hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends, based on recruitment outreach activities, special events, college programs, and community engagement needs. This role does not have telework options.

Sensitive Position | No

Job Description | The part-time Outreach Specialist serves as the College’s ambassador in the community, implementing strategic outreach initiatives that connect prospective students with Laurel Ridge Community College’s credit and non-credit opportunities. Through frequent attendance at community events, school visits, presentations, and recruitment events, this position builds relationships that increase awareness of the College and encourage enrollment. The part-time Outreach Specialist guides individuals from initial interest to application or registration, answers broad questions about programs and services, and connects prospective students with the appropriate college resources and subject matter experts. The position collaborates closely with departments across the College to ensure consistent messaging and effective support of outreach efforts.

Compensation | The hourly pay range for this position is $21.99-$28.34. The position is part-time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications |

• Proven subject matter knowledge evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials.
• Ability to be self‑motivated and self‑directed in seeking out and completing tasks related to the goals of the position.
• Ability to be flexible and embrace change.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar platforms, or the ability to learn new software.
• Must possess the ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the role.

Additional Considerations |

• Experience with VCCS platforms, student information systems, and/or LMS/CRM software.
• Experience in higher education, career services, workforce development, or a similar role providing educational or career guidance.
• Career Coaching Certificate.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including late teens to adults, underserved populations, and first‑generation students.
• Familiarity with local labor market trends and career pathways.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language common within the service region.

Operation of a State Vehicle | No

Supervises Employees | No

Required Travel | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the role is required.

Job Open Date | 11/11/2026

Job Close Date | 12/10/2026

Posting Number | WGE_3553P

Recruitment Type | General Public - G

Company Culture

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post‑completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non‑merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Contact Name: Kris Iden
• Email: [e-mail]