Program Specialist Basic Needs

Antelope Valley College; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College seeks a liaison to support student equity, recruitment and outreach. The role involves representing AVC to high school districts, campus and community groups, and coordinating events and programs to showcase college services and financial aid options.

Responsibilities include planning community events, developing attendance strategies, and maintaining outreach records while providing effective communication with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and training or two years of work experience with high school/college students and target groups in marketing, public relations and information campaigns.
• Experience giving oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and organize student and community programs and events, city and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities and meetings.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote AVC attendance and higher education institutions.
• Collaborate on recruitment and retention efforts including high school orientations and welcome week activities.
• Coordinate dissemination of college program information and financial aid processes to diverse populations.
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students and college departments.
• Engage with community groups, schools and other higher education institutions as a representative across outreach efforts.
• Plan and conduct student, campus and community events.
• Maintain a database of prospective students and community contacts; provide follow-up and prepare public relations materials.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, serve as a liaison to high school district, campus and community organizations and general public on matters related to student equity, recruitment and outreach; participate in campus and community events and activities, assist in setting priorities for marketing, solicitation and showcasing college programs and services.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E= indicates essential elements of the position)

• Develop, plan and organize a variety of student and community- related programs, events and activities, city and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities and meetings. (E)
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote attendance at Antelope Valley College and higher education institutions. (E)
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote recruitment and retention at AVC including but not limited to high school orientations and welcome week activities. (E)
• Coordinate the dissemination of college program and service information and the financial aid process to a variety of populations via presentations, direct mail campaigns, telephone campaigns, etc. (E)
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students and college departments. (E)
• Serve as a liaison to community groups, organizations, other higher education institutions, the high schools, middle schools and/or elementary schools. (E)
• Plan and conduct student, campus and community events. (E)
• Attend and participate in community, city and organizational fairs, festivals and meetings and committees.
• Assist in the maintenance of a database of prospective students and community contacts, provide follow up activities, prepare handbooks, public relations materials and policies to assist and aid in enrollment related activities.
• Assist in office record keeping and filing activities, assemble data and prepare reports, maintain a variety of equipment and inventory.
• Recruit, train and provide work direction student mentors, and student worker, ambassador corps including but not limited to initial and on-going training, meetings, office duties, and off-site staffing of events.
• Maintain correct knowledge of computer and related techniques that affect recruitment and retention and enrollment management practices.
• Some travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and training or at least two years of work experience with high school and college students and/or target groups in marketing, public relations and information campaigns; experience giving oral presentations.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License and current auto insurance as required by state law
• Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend and holiday hours

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Methods and techniques in working with prospective students
• Methods and techniques in working with college students and groups
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Statistical record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Principles of training and providing work direction
• Concepts of recruitment, marketing and public relations
• Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO

• Learn applicable section of State education code and other applicable laws
• Learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives
• Learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services
• Work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend and holiday hours
• Learn, understand and explain college preparatory curriculum for high school students, college curriculum and regulations
• Learn, understand and explain Financial Aid application and general processes
• Lift, move and break down equipment, displays, furniture and totes used for various events and presentations
• Maintain accurate records
• Work independently with little supervision
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Direct a team of student workers
• Communicate effectively in all methods of communications with diverse populations
• Travel within the service area of the college

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor work environment
• May be in excess heat or cold weather
• Evening, weekend and holiday hours
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Walking to review activity program and sites
• Standing to disseminate information
• Lifting heavy objects up to 50+ pounds
• Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts

Applications must be submitted by Ocotber 27, 2026.

VISA

• Does not sponsor employment visas
• Does not participate in E-Verify
• Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at [phone].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.