Job ID: 11377
Location: South Seattle College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Position Summary

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than: June 3, 2022

Annual Salary: $58,000.00 per year

Are you passionate about people's opportunity to access college? Do you enjoy connecting people to resources to advance college education? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

Under the supervision of the Director of New Student Services, the Recruitment & Intake Specialist will be responsible for building the visibility of Transfer and Pre-College programs and serve as the primary point-of-contact for prospective and enrolling students. The Specialist coordinates information on the programs, leads recruitment events, and supports students as they navigate completing their enrollment. In this role, you will closely work with the College Transfer Division, Basic & Transitional Studies, Welcome Center, and Guided Pathways Leads, to align objectives of structured support for student exploration and entry into college to ultimately impact increasing student completion rates.

At South, the identities of the students are layered. Students may come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, identify as first-generation college students and/or non-traditional aged students who are shifting careers, speak English as a second language, be undocumented, or transitioning to work from a correctional facility. South is proud to be a designated Veterans Support campus, as well as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institution (AANAPISI) that is working to prioritize the learning needs of diverse populations. This is an exempt position that may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends for outreach events.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS

Application Procedures:

• Attach current Resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.

What you will be working on:

Supporting the implementation of our new Welcome Center which focuses on exploring, enrolling, and onboarding new students to the college:

• Provide intake support for students exploring and pursuing a Transfer or Pre-College programs and track student progression through enrollment.
• Develop and facilitate on-campus, off-campus, and remote events recruiting students interested in Transfer or Pre-College programs including interactive presentations, workshops, information sessions, open houses, events, college fairs, and campus tours.
• Increase Transfer or Pre-College program's visibility by developing outreach resources and partnerships with community, businesses, local affinity groups, K-12 school districts, South Seattle College colleagues, and Seattle Colleges District colleagues.
• Update and develop outreach messages, CRM messages, and program webpage content in collaboration with the Communications Department, Transfer programs, and Basic &Transitional Studies Departments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders: Transfer Faculty and Staff, Basic &Transitional Studies, Educational Opportunity Center, Advising, Enrollment Services, and the Communications departments.
• Communicate Transfer and Pre-College program updates, enrollment data, and enrollment pathways to the college campus and community partners.
• Actively participate in recruitment and enrollment committees, program meetings, and professional development days.
• Develop and maintain data collection to provide regular reports on inquiring students, referral resources, barriers to enrollment and enrollment numbers.
• Act as a professional, student-centered representative of South Seattle College at all internal and external functions.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Associate Degree or at least 4 years experience in outreach at a high school, college, college access organization, non-profit, or business
• Knowledge of Transfer Degrees and affiliated college programs
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in public speaking
• Knowledge of marketing and advertising strategies
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience leading and implementing complex events
• Strong cultural competency skills with experience working with highly diverse, underrepresented populations
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to readily handle multiple tasks, regular interruptions, and changing work assignments
• Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to perform range of physical motions of exertion: lifting and/or carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs
• Current driver's license and transportation
  

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.