I-CATCH Community Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
HPOG/I-CATCH Grant Community Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Edmonds College has an exciting career opportunity that works in close collaboration with grant-wide community partners and the HPOG/I-CATCH Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This position will develop and carry out community-based outreach and student recruitment activities with the goal of increasing enrollment in the HPOG/I-CATCH program at four campuses served by this $3M federally funded grant.

This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families’ Health Professions Opportunity Grant through September 29, 2021, at which time further funding will likely be secured. All HPOG/I-CATCH positions are dependent upon HPOG fund availability.
Key responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Build, maintain, and engage community partnerships to increase enrollment of eligible, low-income individuals in healthcare training programs through the HPOG/I-CATCH grant program at all campuses served by the program:

• Meet regularly with HPOG/I-CATCH Marketing and Communications Coordinator to develop outreach strategies for the project that align with campus marketing plans, implementing best practice strategies to engage community agencies for increased referrals to the program
• In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, design and execute plans to engage with referring organizations
• Provide current HPOG/I-CATCH program details to strategic partners in the community, such as the LPA in Snohomish County
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with community partners on behalf of the HPOG/I-CATCH Grant Project and Edmonds College

• Represent the HPOG/I-CATCH program at recruitment events in the community – fairs, presentations, tabling, etc.

• Plan, develop, and implement campus recruitment-related events while following HPOG communications guidelines
• Inform HPOG/I-CATCH team, including the program director, of outreach and recruitment activities through CRM or other relationship management system data tracking and monthly reports
• Develop and maintain a tracking system to follow up with prospective students via CRM system
• Respond to prospective student inquiries via, email, phone, website etc.
• With guidance from the HPOG/I-CATCH Marketing and Communications Coordinator and Edmonds College Outreach Team, connect with potential recruits and referral agencies via social media, texting, website, email, phone
• Maintain thorough knowledge of HPOG/ I-CATCH program and HPOG study, processes, and services to effectively guide prospective students through information sessions, onboarding and study entry

• Collaborate with the Edmonds College Outreach Team and other internal campus stakeholders in Professional-Technical training programs supported through the grant, to develop and implement recruitment and enrollment strategies for the HPOG/I-CATCH program:

• Meet regularly with campus workforce funding program coordinators (BFET, OG, Worker Retraining, etc.) for HPOG/I-CATCH updates and strategy alignment
• Engage with Student Services, Enrollment Services, and other campus partners to share accurate and ongoing HPOG/I-CATCH enrollment/referral information at point of entry to increase recruitment and enrollment
• Meet with Allied Health, Social and Human Services, and Medical Billing and Coding program directors quarterly to provide support for recruitment and enrollment

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding efforts for the HPOG/I-CATCH program:

• Develop and deliver HPOG/I-CATCH Information Sessions to interested and eligible individuals
• Become proficient in the HPOG Research Study process and enter accurate applicant data into system as required by funding agency for Edmonds College students entering the program
• Host campus tours, as needed

This is a professional exempt position reporting directly to the Director of the HPOG/I-CATCH Grant. The funding for this position is supported by a six-year grant from HPOG (Health Professions Opportunity Grant) which is currently funded through September 29, 2021. Edmonds College intends to apply for further HPOG funding in the current year which will possibly provide 5 additional years of funding.
For information on how to apply, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.
Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years’ experience in customer service, outreach, recruitment, marketing, sales, or public and/or community relations

• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using a CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs
• Previous college outreach and recruitment experience
• Bilingual skills a plus, preferably in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, Ukrainian, or Arabic
• Experience working with individuals and organizations serving communities of color
• Experience working with individuals experiencing housing and food insecurity

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work is performed at the Edmonds College campus and may require travel to partner colleges in neighboring counties. Currently work is remote but will be ultimately housed at Edmonds College.

Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing and repetitive motions. Exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is $48,000 - 52,000 annually and is based on the Edmonds CC administrative/exempt salary schedule, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options, and more. Vacation and leave packages include 12 sick days per year, 10 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, and 24 vacation leave days per year.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Expected work hours will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with the flexibility needed for a variety of community-based activities during the evenings and weekends.
FLSA Status:The position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

• Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:

• Response to supplemental questions.
• Current resume.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• For veterans’ preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edcc.edu/hr or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcc please select one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, two-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edcc.edu.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470 and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.