Job Description

Community Outreach & Recruitment Manager

Salary
$4,482.33 - $6,319.72 Monthly

Location
3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA

Job Type
Classified

Department
Student Services

Job Number
22-P0019

Position

Are you interested in contributing to the success of student's educational trajectory? Are you passionate about providing empowerment and access for students while they explore technical college?   If so, Renton Technical College is the place for you! We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic person to join our team as the Community Outreach & Recruitment Manager. This position will focus on outreach and recruitment strategies and activities and provide opportunities for equity and access into the college. The purpose of the position is to increase enrollment participation and matriculate students from communities of color, students with disabilities, neuro-diverse communities, and low-income communities and assist potential students to understand the opportunities available in the community and technical college system. The Community Outreach & Recruitment Manager will assist students with navigating the student aid system. Outreach programs will include partnerships with appropriate community-based organizations and use research and supports from the organizations, utilizing research and data for strategic efforts. The manager will develop and facilitate events and activities for prospective students and their families. The manager will also develop, support, and facilitate broader outreach and recruitment activities to promote professional / technical education opportunities. Recruitment efforts will include working with RTC students enrolled in the College and Careers Pathway (CCP) area of study. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by Professional Technical Association. This overtime eligible, represented position will remain open until it is filled and is part of the Senate Bill 5194. Providing for equity and access in the community and technical colleges. Applications received by Thursday, December 29th will receive priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled.  

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degree’s round out our offerings.  As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve.  

Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff.  The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color.  We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.  

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include 

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.  
• Develop/implement a culturally appropriate outreach program to include communities of color, students with disabilities, neurodiverse communities, and low-income communities. 
• Develop and coordinate marketing, recruiting and outreach activities to enhance knowledge of and participation in Community Based Organizations and use research and supports from the student achievement council.
• Work closely with admissions, financial aid, and registrar to facilitate dual admissions, student support, and seamless transition to the college. 
• Collaborate with staff across the campus and district to lead outreach, intake, information, and other onboarding initiatives. 
• Develop and facilitate on-campus events, tours, Information Sessions, and programming to showcase RTC’s educational offerings to prospective students, current CCP students, high schools, and community-based organizations.  
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff across campus, as well as with the Marketing and Communication department, to execute events and programming.  
• Build and maintain relationships with appropriate community-based organizations the RTC service district.  
• Work with external organizations, community members, college and district staff to develop and implement best practices related to recruitment and retention targeted at diverse populations of students. 
• Partner with Institutional Research to help track students, analyze and report data related to student outreach, enrollment and retention...OR... Compile and report outreach and recruitment data. 
• Assist students with the College's entry process and make appropriate referrals for additional student support as needed. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated leadership in working with and supporting persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.  
• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience with outreach and recruitment; experience with the K-12 system preferred.  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Work collaboratively with community members, external organizations, students, staff, faculty, and administration. 
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessibility content, whether print or electronic.  
• Ability to make frequent presentations to audiences of varying sizes. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment required.  
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms required.  
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.  
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.  
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Able to lift 25 lbs. safely. 
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
This position works during college business hours, however, there will be frequent evening events (on and off campus) the position will organize and/or facilitate. This position will move throughout campus frequently, utilizing various spaces to facilitate planned activities. The position will also have regular travel to locations within the RTC service district. Work will occur on-campus, remotely, and in the community, under the direction of the supervisor. 

Terms of Employment

For questions regarding this position contact cdillon@rtc.edu 425-235-6579  OR avinson@rtc.edu 425-235-2475

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