Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

CT State Community College; West Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking a Recruitment & Outreach Specialist to lead enrollment efforts as the primary contact for prospective students and external partners from inquiry to matriculation. The role emphasizes active outreach, resource coordination, and effective communication across campus and partner networks.

The specialist will monitor the enrollment pipeline, provide referrals, and support students through admissions, collaborating with high schools, adult education programs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field with 1+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated skills in office administration and use of word processing and spreadsheet software; familiarity with college databases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for students from inquiry to enrollment.
• Act as main contact for external partners (high schools, adult education, and community partners).
• Monitor enrollment progress and conduct continued outreach to support matriculation.

Skills

Office administration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Student advising

Undergraduate enrollment requirements

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

College databases

Processing programs

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.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: November 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: January 2027

Work Location: CT State Norwalk (188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT.)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Position Summary

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

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 ofprospective students into the admissions pipeline. The Recruitment & Outreach Specialist will be responsible for adiverse 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 inan appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of related experience; or acombination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successfulperformance 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) years or more experience in K-12/higher education admissions
• Experience supporting recruitment and outreach efforts through off-campus visits, high school visits, college fairs, enrollment events, etc.
• Experiencefacilitatinginformation workshops, presentations, etc. to varying audience sizes

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $61,514approximate 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: Human Resources - Future Employees/Human Resources -Labor Contracts

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 traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

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