STEM Outreach Specialist

Hill College; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill College in Burleson, TX is seeking a STEM Outreach Specialist to plan, coordinate, and implement outreach initiatives that promote CTE programs and workforce pathways. The role supports student recruitment, community engagement, and program awareness aligned with institutional goals.

The position requires an Associate’s degree with 5 years of related experience (or equivalent), and prefers a Bachelor's degree in Education, Workforce Development, or Communications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus five years of related experience or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Workforce Development, Communications, or related field.
• Three to five years in K–12 education, workforce development, outreach, recruitment, or youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement outreach activities promoting CTE, workforce training, and career pathways.
• Serve as liaison to K–12 schools, community orgs, business partners, and public on Workforce/CTE.
• Coordinate recruitment events, campus visits, career fairs, expos, and info sessions.
• Maintain outreach records, databases, and reports on recruitment/engagement.
• Perform admin tasks: scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping, purchasing, supply mgmt.
• Support marketing/communication for Workforce/CTE initiatives with campus departments.
• Assist with grant-related activities including tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Coordinate program logistics for workforce/youth initiatives with stakeholders.
• Provide program information/support to students, faculty, staff, and community.

Skills

Outreach planning

K-12 liaison

Event coordination

Communication skills

Administrative tasks

Microsoft Office

Grant support

Program logistics

Recruitment outreach

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Economic Development Burleson, TX, US

Job Description: STEM Outreach Specialist

Department: STEM

Reports To: Dean of STEM

Pay Classification: 100

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary : The Outreach Specialist provides planning, coordination, and implementation of outreach initiatives that promote Career & Technical Education programs and workforce pathways. This position supports student recruitment, community engagement, and program awareness aligned with institutional strategic goals. The Outreach Specialist offers comprehensive administrative and programmatic support for Job Training & Workforce Partnerships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to expand access to career pathways, workforce training, and dual credit opportunities.

Education: Associate’s degree and five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Education , Workforce Development, Communications, or a related field.

Experience: Three to five (3–5) years of experience in K–12 education, workforce development, outreach, recruitment, or youth programs.

Preferred: Experience in higher education, career and technical education (CTE), community relations, or workforce partnerships.

Core Duties and

Required Knowledge:

• Plan and implement outreach activities that promote Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, workforce training, and career pathways.
• Serve as a primary liaison to K–12 schools, community organizations, business and industry partners, and the publicregardingWorkforce andCTE opportunities.
• Coordinate recruitment events, campus visits, career fairs, expos, and informational sessions to increase awareness ofWorkforce andCTE programs.
• Maintain outreach records, databases, and reports related to recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping,purchasing, and supply management.
• Support marketing and communication efforts forWorkforce andCTE initiatives in collaboration with institutional departments.
• Assistwith grant-related activities, including tracking, reporting, and compliance, in coordination with Institutional Advancement.
• Coordinate programlogisticsfor workforce and youth-focused initiatives aligned with institutional and community needs.
• Process requisitions, track expenditures, and coordinatepurchasingwith Administrative Services.
• Provide program information and support to students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.

Strategic Vision and

Program Development:

• Develop and implement outreach strategies that align with institutional enrollment, workforce, and student success goals.
• Identifyopportunities to expandWorkforce andCTE programming, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Engage in continuous improvement and strategic planning to enhance outreach effectiveness and program growth.
• Support initiatives that strengthen career pathways, dual credit, and workforce alignment.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty, staff, school districts, community organizations, and industry partners to promote and expandWorkforce andCTE programs.
• Support institutional outreach, recruitment, and workforce initiatives across service areas.
• Foster a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrate a commitment tomaintaininga welcoming and inclusive environment that provides a sense of belonging for all students and community members.

Demonstrated Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills.
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and uphold institutional values and professional standards.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office technology.
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Other Information: Security-sensitive position.

May serve on institutional committees as needed.

Occasional travel between campuses, schools, and community sites isrequired.

May include evening and weekend outreach events.

Physical Requirements:

Light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work.