<p>We 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.</p> <p>This is a part-time, hourly, grant-funded position, requiring up to 20 hours per week.</p> <p>Example of Duties:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Communicate program information, key dates, deadlines, and events to prospective Reconnect students. </li><li>Coordinate stop-out campaigns and events in partnership with Signal Vine. </li><li>Assist with data collection for annual reports and program evaluation. </li><li>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. </li><li>Assist in maintaining the website and social media platforms. </li><li>Serve on the Project Management Team and the PCCC-TSSS Program Advisory Council. </li><li>Participate in project evaluation and institutionalization of activities. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Marketing, or related field. </li><li>Three (3) years of work experience in an academic setting working with underserved students preferred. </li><li>Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment, and financial aid areas preferred. </li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. </li><li>Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. </li><li>Working knowledge of Excel. </li><li>Demonstrated ability and commitment to learn other software and technology platforms used by the Reconnect program. </li><li>Knowledge of or ability and commitment to learn how to read, interpret, and explain degree audits. </li><li>Knowledge of or ability and commitment to learn the Signal Vine platform. </li><li>Proven ability to work both independently and in diverse teams. </li><li>Experience working on grant-funded projects a plus. </li><li>Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as successful outreach efforts may require. </li></ul> <p>The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>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.) </li><li>Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. </li><li>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. </li><li>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.) </li></ul>