Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting TitleOutreach SpecialistLocationLos Rios Community College District (American River College)Department LocationStudent Center in the HUBPosting NumberC01100PThe Institution

About
Founded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The college has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs, in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business & Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The college seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice & Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The college seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving ARC’s student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in ongoing development of their professional skills. The college thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. In addition, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the college’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary

Under supervision of an assigned supervisor/manager, plan, coordinate, organize and provide a variety of student services and information on college programs to facilitate recruitment and retention of students. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting Job Descriptions click here].

This position is assigned to the Student Center in the HUB.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years) and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. (See full LRCEA contract agreement details)

During the academic year, the job location is Mesa Verde High School, 7501 Carriage Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.

During the summer, the job location is ARC Main Campus, Student Center in the HUB.

Some travel is required during the academic year to ARC main campus for program staff meetings and professional development. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel from Mesa Verde High School to ARC during the academic year. Minimal travel is required during the summer, however, if such travel is required mileage reimbursement is provided from ARC to the designated location.

The Outreach Specialist will independently host events and workshops during normal school hours, as well as during some evenings and some weekends. May assist on some overnight college trips.

The Outreach Specialist works as part of the U.S. Department of Education funded TRIO Educational Talent Search program. The program goal is to create a college-going culture among low-income, first generation students.

This position reports to the Director of TRIO Educational Talent Search and is housed at Mesa Verde High School during the academic year and ARC’s Main Campus during the summer.

Assignment Responsibilities

● Explains college programs, enrollment processes, and services to individuals and community organizations.
● Provides referrals to students, staff, and community organizations on college programs and procedures and seeks information concerning the need for additional programs.
● Works with college staff, faculty, and administration to develop, organize, and coordinate activities and events that facilitate student orientation and outreach designed to promote recruitment efforts, such as first generation, former foster youth, undocumented students and other underrepresented populations.
● Foster relationships with local feeder high schools, governmental agencies, and community based organizations through in-person, written, and electronic communication.
● Coordinates Early Alert/Assistance programs and one-stop philosophy related to recruitment and matriculation efforts.
● Represents the college at community functions and organizational meetings.
● Develops, organizes, supervises, and attends workshops, forums, conferences, and related college-sponsored events.
● Assists in the development and/or selection of marketing and promotional materials, such as appropriate media packages, and interface with other college departments on marketing strategies.
● Conducts orientation session and periodic training sessions and workshops for peer assistants, student ambassadors, and student workers.
● Assists in budget planning and maintenance.
● Hires, trains, and oversees student ambassadors and student workers.
● Tracks student contacts to monitor services required and provide follow-up throughout the enrollment process.
● Provides data for institutional research.
● Perform follow-up studies and evaluations of outreach services.
● Develops and maintains the outreach master calendar.
● Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Year12 monthWork Schedule

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Position may work occasional night or weekend events.

Total Hrs per Week/Day40 hours per weekSpecial RequirementsMinimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in a variety of student or community service programs.

EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Application Instructions

1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).

2. Resume (recommended).

3. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required).

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended).

5. Letter of Interest (recommended).

NOTES:
● Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.

● Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

● It is the responsibility of Los Rios Community College District employees to also provide official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position. (Within 60 days of the time of hire, employees are required to submit official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position).

● Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

● A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

● Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Physical DemandsSalary$4,824.23 per month LRCCD Salary SchedulesAdditional Salary InformationNo additional salary information to note Posting Detail Information

Posting Date10/14/2019Closing Date11/05/2019Open ContinuouslyNoBeginning and/or Ending Dates

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How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m. of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Quicklinkhttp://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/13515Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Criminal History Verification and Release: I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form "Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime", P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). Please copy and paste the provided URL for the form - https://losrios.edu/docs/lrccd/employees/hr/forms/p-881.pdf - and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
2. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Oakland
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • CommunityCollegeJobs
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Instagram
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • Professional Networks
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • SacramentoWorks
   • Twitter
   • YouTube
   • ZipRecruiter

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 2
6. Unofficial Transcript 3
7. Unofficial Transcript 4
8. Unofficial Transcript 5
9. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
10. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document