Laurel Ridge Community College is hiring an Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III). The part-time role serves as the college's ambassador in the community, running outreach at community events, school visits, and recruitment events that connect prospective students with credit and non-credit programs. The specialist guides people from first interest to application or registration and works with departments across the college to keep messaging consistent.
Highlights
Represent the college at community events, school visits, presentations, and recruitment events to build relationships and encourage enrollment.
Guide individuals from initial interest to application or registration, answer broad questions about programs and services, and connect prospective students with the right college resources and subject matter experts.
Work with departments across the college to keep outreach messaging consistent and support outreach efforts.
Cover assignments throughout the college's service region as needed, with varied hours, evenings, and occasional weekends based on events and programs.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and experience with Microsoft Office or similar platforms are required.
Preferred experience includes VCCS platforms, student information systems, or LMS and CRM software, higher education, career services, or workforce development work, and bilingual proficiency.
Pay of $21.99 to $28.34 per hour for a part-time schedule of up to 29 hours per week, with no telework options.
Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III) Full Description
Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Outreach Specialist (Education Support Specialist III) Role Title | Education Support Specialist III Role Code | 29143 FLSA | Nonexempt Pay Band | 01 Position Number | 298W1006 Agency | Laurel Ridge Community College Division | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location | Frederick - 069 Hiring Range | The hourly pay range for this position is $21.99-$28.34 Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time | Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | Work Schedule | This part-time position is scheduled for up to 29 hours per week. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work varying hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends, based on recruitment outreach activities, special events, college programs, and community engagement needs. This role does not have telework options. Sensitive Position | No Job Description | The part-time Outreach Specialist serves as the College’s ambassador in the community, implementing strategic outreach initiatives that connect prospective students with Laurel Ridge Community College’s credit and non-credit opportunities. Through frequent attendance at community events, school visits, presentations, and recruitment events, this position builds relationships that increase awareness of the College and encourage enrollment. The part-time Outreach Specialist guides individuals from initial interest to application or registration, answers broad questions about programs and services, and connects prospective students with the appropriate college resources and subject matter experts. The position collaborates closely with departments across the College to ensure consistent messaging and effective support of outreach efforts.
Work Schedule This part-time position is scheduled for up to 29 hours per week. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work varying hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends, based on recruitment outreach activities, special events, college programs, and community engagement needs. This role does not have telework options.
Compensation The hourly pay range for this position is $21.99-$28.34. The position is part-time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [email protected] for further information. Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights! Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications | Proven subject matter knowledge evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials. Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed in seeking out and completing tasks related to the goals of the position. Ability to be flexible and embrace change. Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar platforms, or the ability to learn new software. Must possess the ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the role. Additional Considerations | Experience with VCCS platforms, student information systems, and/or LMS/CRM software. Experience in higher education, career services, workforce development, or a similar role providing educational or career guidance. Career Coaching Certificate. Experience working with diverse populations, including late teens to adults, underserved populations, and first-generation students. Familiarity with local labor market trends and career pathways. Bilingual proficiency in English and another language common within the service region. Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the role is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_3553P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 11/11/2026 Job Close Date | 12/10/2026 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | https://laurelridge.edu/ Contact Name | Kris Iden Email | [email protected] Phone Number | Special Instructions to Applicants | Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155 Additional Information | Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102993
Supplemental Questions
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* Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)? Please attach your AHP Letter.
