Outreach Specialist, Reconnect Program (PT)
12 days ago
Paterson
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a part-time Outreach Specialist for Passaic County Community College's Reconnect Program. This person will report to the Project Director of PCCC's grant-funded Reconnect program and will be responsible for contacting and engaging currently enrolled PCCC students who are studying part-time and meet specified "at-risk" criteria for stopping out. This outreach will provide the opportunity to these part-time at-risk PCCC students to participate in the Reconnect program and persist in their efforts to complete their degree or credential at PCCC. This is a part-time, hourly, grant-funded position, requiring up to 20 hours per week. Example of Duties: • Conduct outreach to part-time students who meet specified at-risk criteria for stopping out via text, email, phone call, and on-campus event tabling., • Communicate program information, key dates, deadlines, and events to prospective Reconnect students., • Coordinate stop-out campaigns and events in partnership with Signal Vine., • Assist with data collection for annual reports and program evaluation., • Develop fact sheets and other promotional materials to introduce Reconnect students to PCCC grant-affiliated and other appropriate on-campus and off-campus support services., • Assist in maintaining the website and social media platforms., • Serve on the Project Management Team and the PCCC-TSSS Program Advisory Council., • Participate in project evaluation and institutionalization of activities., • Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Marketing, or related field., • Three (3) years of work experience in an academic setting working with underserved students preferred., • Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment, and financial aid areas preferred., • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred., • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required., • Working knowledge of Excel., • Demonstrated ability and commitment to learn other software and technology platforms used by the Reconnect program., • Knowledge of or ability and commitment to learn how to read, interpret, and explain degree audits., • Knowledge of or ability and commitment to learn the Signal Vine platform., • Proven ability to work both independently and in diverse teams., • Experience working on grant-funded projects a plus. Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay range for this position is $20-$23. Benefits: • New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.), • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance., • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses., • NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
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