Outreach Specialist (Los Angeles, CA)

National University; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a partnership coordinator to enhance educational partnerships and community relations. The role involves outreach, event management, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to increase enrollment and awareness. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a bachelor's degree, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. This position requires frequent travel and the ability to work remotely from Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in higher education or business development required.
• Experience in a technology-driven enterprise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate growth opportunities in educational partnerships.
• Conduct B2C outreach with organizational partners.
• Implement and manage recruitment activities.

Skills

Community Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Creative Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Self-Motivation

Communication

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The role involves engaging with prospects through various channels such as email, phone, face-to-face meetings, direct mail, and networking events to schedule meetings, explain partner benefits, and activate partnerships across regions and industries.

1. Coordinate growth opportunities in existing and new educational partnerships with partners, strategic organizations, and regional/national accounts.
2. Conduct B2C outreach with current and prospective organizational partners, collaborating with NU leadership, faculty, and staff to identify partnership and lead generation opportunities, increasing enrollment and institutional awareness.
3. Implement, attend, and manage recruitment activities including webinars, education fairs, trade shows, conferences, open houses, and prospective student meetings.
4. Network within the community to promote quality learning experiences and career advancement, meeting workforce development needs, and developing strong community relationships.
5. Follow up regularly with accounts and relevant organizations to support ongoing commitments and implementation.
6. Enhance the university’s image and promote awareness through various methods.
7. Coordinate with management on outreach and partnership event planning.
8. Document and track outreach efforts using CRM systems like Salesforce for planning and reporting.
9. Organize internal procedures and resources to ensure data is properly recorded and partnership goals are met.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in higher education, community college, admissions, or business development required.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience in a technology-driven enterprise preferred.
• All skills, abilities, and education will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Competencies / Technical / Functional Skills:

• Strong community relations skills and ability to represent the university effectively, especially in workforce development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to project professionalism and leadership across diverse communities.
• Creative and flexible thinker capable of creating new opportunities.
• Independent, strategic thinker with good judgment, sensitivity, and commitment to diversity and equality.
• Self-motivated, outgoing, results-oriented with the ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
• Ability to build effective relationships and align with internal and external partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent public speaking skills for virtual and in-person presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce CRM.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Location and Travel

Location: Remote, residing in Los Angeles, CA required.

Travel: Frequent travel up to 60-75% for partnership cultivation and events as a university representative.