Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational benefits and professional/

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College seeks a part-time Outreach Specialist to act as the College's ambassador in the community, connecting prospective students with credit and non-credit opportunities. You will attend events, visits, and recruitment activities to foster relationships that raise awareness and enrollment.

The role requires flexible hours up to 29 per week, with evenings and weekends as needed. No telework; benefits limited, but professional development and educational assistance may

Qualifications

• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently to achieve goals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and recruitment needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple tasks and events.

Responsibilities

• Represent the College at community events, school visits, and recruitment activities.
• Guide prospective students from inquiry to application or registration.
• Collaborate with college departments to ensure consistent outreach messaging.
• Support outreach initiatives and build relationships to raise awareness and enrollment.

Skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III)

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

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

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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.

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.

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.

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. Know your rights!

Minimum 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.