Job Details
Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist
Position Type: Classified
Position Code: 3CSS02
FTE: 1.0
Pay Rate (or Annual Salary): $6,033.42 - $6,331.08/month
Job Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551
Department: Counseling
Job Summary:
Las Positas College
Las Positas College provides an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning. At Las Positas College we know that equity will be achieved by changing the impacts of structural racism, ableism, homophobia, and systematic poverty on student success and access to higher education, achieved through continuous evaluation and improvement of all services. We believe in a high-quality education focused on learning and an inclusive, culturally-relevant environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students and staff.
Equity is parity in student educational outcomes; it places belonging for students of color and disproportionately impacted students at center focus. Our prized and emerging equity efforts include Puente, Umoja, ConnectUp, Brother 2 Brother, Sister 2 Sister, Black Student Union, Presidential Task Force on Systemic and Institutionalized Racism, the Presidential Speaker Series, Black Education Association, UndocuAlly Taskforce, curriculum reviews and a linguistic justice curriculum.
Located in Livermore, Las Positas College is becoming an institution that reflects the diversity in California. We are a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success, and are fully committed to supporting all Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement.
Joining Our College Community
Las Positas College provides an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning. At Las Positas College we know that equity will be achieved by changing the impacts of structural racism, ableism, homophobia, and systematic poverty on student success and access to higher education, achieved through continuous evaluation and improvement of all services. We believe in a high-quality education focused on learning and an inclusive, culturally-relevant environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students and staff.
Equity is parity in student educational outcomes; it places belonging for students of color and disproportionately impacted students at center focus. Our prized and emerging equity efforts include Puente, Umoja, ConnectUp, Brother 2 Brother, Sister 2 Sister, Black Student Union, Presidential Task Force on Systemic and Institutionalized Racism, the Presidential Speaker Series, Black Education Association, UndocuAlly Taskforce, curriculum reviews and a linguistic justice curriculum.
Located in Livermore, Las Positas College is becoming an institution that reflects the diversity in California. We are a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success, and are fully committed to supporting all Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement.
Joining Our College Community
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
- Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
- Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence
- Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
- Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
- Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
- Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
- Empower the underrepresented and underserved
- Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders
- Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking an Outreach Specialist for Las Positas College in Livermore, California.
Under general supervision, provide assistance in the coordination of student outreach activities to high schools, businesses, and local communities; deliver oral presentations to community and high school groups; and provide individual assistance for recruitment purposes.
This is a grant/categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis.
Under general supervision, provide assistance in the coordination of student outreach activities to high schools, businesses, and local communities; deliver oral presentations to community and high school groups; and provide individual assistance for recruitment purposes.
This is a grant/categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis.
Representative Duties:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Assist with college outreach activities; coordinate outreach efforts with relevant committees, departments, divisions, and other campus programs.
2. Plan and coordinate college nights, informational meetings, orientations, tours, and other events targeted to junior high and high school students and their parents.
3. Conduct surveys of junior high, high school, and college/university counselors and administrators to determine specific school interests/needs related to student information and services; create instruments to collect information and feedback to improve communication, dissemination of information, and service to schools and students.
4. Deliver outreach presentations to elementary schools, various community agencies and, organizations and/or private businesses.
5. Assist with the development of presentation packages; proofread and edit correspondence, marketing/advertising and other related materials; write and/or collaborate on articles, letters, and other outreach-related correspondence and promotional materials for feeder school publications.
6. Develop partnerships and schedule routine visits to area junior high, high school, school districts, colleges, universities, and community based organizations, as appropriate; publicize and promote College programs and services in an effort to increase enrollment.
7. Assist with the training and organization of assignments of the student outreach team assigned to the program.
8. Assist with special program outreach efforts such as Puente, Daraja, DSPS, EOPS, VATEA and CalWORKs to increase the numbers of underrepresented students attending the college.
9. Assist with the development of college information for faculty and staff related to comprehensive presentation packages and outreach activities.
10. Respond to inquiries related to outreach and recruitment in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
11. Perform related duties as required.
1. Assist with college outreach activities; coordinate outreach efforts with relevant committees, departments, divisions, and other campus programs.
2. Plan and coordinate college nights, informational meetings, orientations, tours, and other events targeted to junior high and high school students and their parents.
3. Conduct surveys of junior high, high school, and college/university counselors and administrators to determine specific school interests/needs related to student information and services; create instruments to collect information and feedback to improve communication, dissemination of information, and service to schools and students.
4. Deliver outreach presentations to elementary schools, various community agencies and, organizations and/or private businesses.
5. Assist with the development of presentation packages; proofread and edit correspondence, marketing/advertising and other related materials; write and/or collaborate on articles, letters, and other outreach-related correspondence and promotional materials for feeder school publications.
6. Develop partnerships and schedule routine visits to area junior high, high school, school districts, colleges, universities, and community based organizations, as appropriate; publicize and promote College programs and services in an effort to increase enrollment.
7. Assist with the training and organization of assignments of the student outreach team assigned to the program.
8. Assist with special program outreach efforts such as Puente, Daraja, DSPS, EOPS, VATEA and CalWORKs to increase the numbers of underrepresented students attending the college.
9. Assist with the development of college information for faculty and staff related to comprehensive presentation packages and outreach activities.
10. Respond to inquiries related to outreach and recruitment in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
11. Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Any combination of the following would provide a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities.
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Experience:
One year of responsible outreach or community relations experience.
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Experience:
One year of responsible outreach or community relations experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
1. Principles and procedures used in community college outreach programs and services.
2. Student recruitment and retention strategies and techniques.
3. Basic public information, public speaking, community relations, and marketing principles and practices.
4. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including Title 5 matriculation/Student Success and Support Program requirements.
5. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing and report preparation.
6. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
7. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
8. Previous experience, understanding, and sensitivity to the diverse academic socio-economic cultural and ethnic background comprising the local community.
Ability to:
1. Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
2. Participate in planning, developing, organizing and coordinating comprehensive outreach programs to attract, enroll, and retain community college students.
3. Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating public relations and marketing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to outreach.
4. Maintain current knowledge of student outreach, enrollment and retention programs for a community college.
5. Effectively work with faculty, staff, the general public, and the community to assess and respond to their needs.
6. Prepare oral and written reports and recommendations.
7. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, and the public.
8. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
9. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
10. Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
13. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
Knowledge of:
1. Principles and procedures used in community college outreach programs and services.
2. Student recruitment and retention strategies and techniques.
3. Basic public information, public speaking, community relations, and marketing principles and practices.
4. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including Title 5 matriculation/Student Success and Support Program requirements.
5. Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing and report preparation.
6. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
7. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
8. Previous experience, understanding, and sensitivity to the diverse academic socio-economic cultural and ethnic background comprising the local community.
Ability to:
1. Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
2. Participate in planning, developing, organizing and coordinating comprehensive outreach programs to attract, enroll, and retain community college students.
3. Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating public relations and marketing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to outreach.
4. Maintain current knowledge of student outreach, enrollment and retention programs for a community college.
5. Effectively work with faculty, staff, the general public, and the community to assess and respond to their needs.
6. Prepare oral and written reports and recommendations.
7. Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, and the public.
8. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
9. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
10. Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
13. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications:
Job Work Schedule:
40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., hours may vary depending on department needs, occasional evening and weekends required as needed, 12 months/year.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and at various locations that requires travel from site to site.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and outside environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and at various locations that requires travel from site to site.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and outside environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Posting Number: AS837P
Open Date: 07/09/2026
Close Date: 07/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at:
http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.
http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.
Notification to Applicants:
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position
Instructions for Personal Qualifications Statement:
The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.
To apply, visit https://clpccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3440
It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of
employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against
any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious
creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color,
national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other
similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its
own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of
applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.
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