Program Specialist Student Equity, Short Term ; Temporary

Program Specialist Student Equity (Short Term Hourly, Temporary)

Under the direction of the Director of Student Equity, serve as a liaison to high school districts, campus and community organizations, and the general public on matters related to student equity, recruitment, and outreach. Participate in campus and community events and activities, and assist in setting priorities for marketing, solicitation, and showcasing college programs and services.

• Develop, plan, and organize a variety of student and community‑related programs, events, and activities, including city and organizational fairs, festivals, campus activities, and meetings. (E)
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote attendance at Antelope Valley College and higher education institutions. (E)
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to promote recruitment and retention at AVC, including but not limited to high school orientations and welcome week activities. (E)
• 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. (E)
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students, current students, and college departments. (E)
• Serve as a liaison to community groups, organizations, other higher education institutions, high schools, middle schools, and/or elementary schools. (E)
• Plan and conduct student, campus, and community events. (E)
• Attend and participate in community, city, and organizational fairs, festivals, and meetings and committees. (E)
• 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. (E)
• Assist in office record keeping and filing activities, assemble data and prepare reports, maintain a variety of equipment and inventory. (E)
• Recruit, train, and provide work direction for student mentors, student workers, and ambassador corps, including but not limited to initial and ongoing training, meetings, office duties, and off‑site staffing of events. (E)
• Maintain correct knowledge of computer and related techniques that affect recruitment and retention and enrollment management practices. (E)
• Some travel required. (E)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (E)

• Education and Experience 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. (E)
• Licenses and Other Requirements Valid Driver’s License and current auto insurance as required by state law; work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday hours. (E)
• Knowledge Methods and techniques in working with prospective students; methods and techniques in working with college students and groups; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; statistical record‑keeping techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; principles of training and providing work direction; concepts of recruitment, marketing, and public relations;
  
  proper lifting techniques. (E)
• Ability to Learn applicable section of State education code and other applicable laws; learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives; learn and apply the philosophy, objectives, and policies of student services; work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend, and holiday hours; learn, understand, and explain college preparatory curriculum for high school students, college curriculum and regulations; learn, understand, and explain Financial Aid application and general processes;
  
  lift, move, and break down equipment, displays, furniture and totes used for various events and presentations; maintain accurate records; work independently with little supervision; meet schedules and…