Student Equity & Outreach Programs Specialist

Antelope Valley College; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College is seeking a Program Specialist Basic Needs to serve as a liaison to high school districts, campus and community organizations, promoting equity and outreach for college programs and services.

The role involves coordinating events, developing recruitment strategies, and maintaining contact databases to support enrollment and student services. Evening/weekend availability and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and organize a variety of student and community-related programs, events and activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote attendance at Antelope Valley College and higher education institutions.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote recruitment and retention at AVC including high school orientations and welcome week activities.
• 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.
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students and college departments.
• Serve as a liaison to community groups, organizations, other higher education institutions, the high schools, middle schools and/or elementary schools.
• Plan and conduct student, campus and community events.
• 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.

Skills

Public relations

Event planning

Marketing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Antelope Valley College is seeking a Program Specialist Basic Needs to serve as a liaison to high school districts, campus and community organizations, promoting equity and outreach for college programs and services.

The role involves coordinating events, developing recruitment strategies, and maintaining contact databases to support enrollment and student services. Evening/weekend availability and travel may be required.