Part-Time Outreach & Student Engagement Specialist

Overview

Title: Part-Time Outreach & Student Engagement Specialist

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $30/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

The Outreach & Student Engagement Specialist will collaborate closely with the Grant Director to design, implement, and evaluate outreach strategies that attract and retain diverse student populations. This role emphasizes relationship-building, mentorship, and the ability to leverage professional expertise to strengthen program visibility and impact.

• Tasked to improve the recruitment of students in LASS - Mandel Grant programming;
• Assistance with day-to-day operations of Mandel Grant programming to include: outreach via phone, email, and mass communication systems/social media, constituent engagement and management, and other administrative tasks;
• Coordinate and conduct prospective student appointments and group information sessions;
• Liaison between the Mandel Grant staff, faculty, and employers, while assisting with marketing and communication projects as assigned;
• Implement initiatives for improved personalization of student outreach and engagement within designated budgets;
• Serve as point of contact and provide outreach for Mandel Grant events and programs;
• Assist prospective and current students with Mandel Grant programming applications;
• Plan and support recruitment activities including fairs and information sessions;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and in support of multiple grant initiatives;
• Ability to work independently and with a team to complete multiple tasks within deadlines;
• Ability to learn and adapt in new, fast paced environments.
• Ability to understand, develop and demonstrate outcome driven work.
• Ability to design and implement recruitment initiatives and activities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to provide timely and relevant input concerning external relations activities, meetings, and events.
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards in personal information management.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.

• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• Experience with education, program recruitment and engagement.
• Experience in social media and online engagement strategies.
• Experience with MS Office and content creation.
• Experience providing administrative support.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to attend engagements on multiple campuses and the surrounding communities.

• Experience working with students.
• Experience in community outreach.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of all applications in MS Office, electronic calendaring, e-mail and design applications.
• Knowledge of recruitment in a school setting.