Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

Connecticut State Community College; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks a Recruitment & Outreach Specialist to drive enrollment efforts and act as the primary contact for prospective students from inquiry through matriculation.

The role partners with high schools, adult education programs, and community partners to monitor progress in the enrollment pipeline, provide resources, and support students through the admission process. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of related experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet and interact with students, parents, school officials and others in academic environments
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in advising students and applicants regarding academic courses
• Demonstrated understanding of undergraduate academic enrollment requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and within a team setting
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds including disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Provide services to recruit prospective students into the admissions pipeline.
• Serve as the main point of contact for external partners (high schools, adult education administrators, and other community partners).
• Monitor student progress in the enrollment pipeline and conduct continued outreach.
• Provide resources and referrals to support students from inquiry to matriculation.

Skills

Office administration

Organizational skills

Student advising

Communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

College databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

Posted: September 3, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 15, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: November 2027

Work Location: CT State Manchester (Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Position Summary

The Recruitment & Outreach Specialist performs a full range of operations and tasks in support of enrollment efforts at CT State Community College. The position is the primary point of contact for students from inquiry to enrollment. This position also serves as the main point of contact for external partners, including but not limited to, high school and adult education administrators (principals, counselors, etc.) and other community partners. The Recruitment & Outreach Specialist is responsible for monitoring student progress in the enrollment pipeline, conducting continued outreach, and providing resources and referrals to support students through the enrollment process from prospective student to matriculation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Campus Dean or other administrator, the Recruitment & Outreach Specialist is accountable for providing services that ensure the successful recruitment of prospective students into the admissions pipeline. The Recruitment & Outreach Specialist will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of prospective students that includes but is not limited to:

• Dual Enrollment students
• Traditional students
• Non-traditional students and adult learners
• Veterans and Military professionals
• International students

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills and abilities in office administration including competence in use of personal computers with word processing and spreadsheet software applications as well as College databases and processing programs
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet and interact favorably with students, parents, school officials and others in academic environments
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in advising students and applicants regarding academic courses appropriate for their preparation and career goals
• Demonstrated understanding of undergraduate academic enrollment requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and within a team setting
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, K-12 outreach, or a related field, including experience conducting off-campus recruitment activities such as high school visits, college fairs, community events, and enrollment events
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with high schools, adult education programs, community organizations, or other external partners
• Experience using a CRM or other technology to manage prospective-student outreach, monitor an enrollment pipeline, and assess recruitment outcomes
• Experience developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies designed to move prospective students from inquiry through enrollment, including facilitating presentations, workshops, and information sessions for students, families, counselors, and community partners
• Experience supporting dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, early-college, or other college-access initiatives

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $61,514 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.