Priority Consideration Date:  May 26, 2024 Since opening its doors in 1965, Tacoma Community College has provided a high-quality, affordable education to more than 500,000 people. Serving Tacoma, Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula, online students and the women's prisons, TCC educates about 11,000 students annually. Many TCC students are the first in their families to attend college, 58 percent receive financial aid, 13 percent have children, 42 percent are students of color, and 48 percent work while attending school. TCC has two campuses, the main campus in Tacoma and another in Gig Harbor.  Situated northwest of Tacoma across the Narrows Bridge, the Gig Harbor campus offers credit and non-credit courses.     TCC is committed to developing and sustaining a vibrant educational environment where all students can thrive by providing educational opportunities such as learning communities, honors programming, undergraduate student research, bachelor of applied science degrees, and study abroad. TCC is committed to student success, and promotes innovation to help students. TCC is one of 67 colleges selected nationally to participate in the Department of Education's Second Chance Pell pilot program, providing access to education for incarcerated individuals. Designated a Military Friendly College®, TCC is proud to serve Pierce County's military community. In fall 2018, the college opened a food pantry on campus to support students experiencing food insecurity and was recognized by the Harvard Kennedy School for its College Housing Assistance Program, a community partnership that helps students access affordable housing. Outreach and Recruitment Specialist Tacoma Community College seeks a self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic individual to serve as a recruiter for its Outreach and Recruitment Office.  The selected individual must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends. Position Purpose The Outreach Services Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of strategies to outreach to underrepresented populations, including students of color, students who identify as LGBTQIA+, first-generation college students, and students from low socio-economic households. This position supports the College's mission by increasing student success and educational access through intentional efforts to assist new students in navigating the entry process. Functioning as part of the larger TCC Student Affairs team, this position serves as a liaison and resource for numerous TCC constituents. The Outreach Services Specialist reports directly to the Director of Entry Services.  

Essential Functions

Prospective Student Recruitment 

Demonstrate cultural competence, including awareness and understanding of historically underrepresented populations, and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Recruit students from all backgrounds and provide college access support for prospective students.  

Develop relationships with prospective underrepresented populations, including students of color, students who identify as LGBTQIA+, first generation college students and students from low socio-economic households interested in pursuing higher education. 

Collaborate with campus departments to strengthen and increase TCC's participation at community fairs and activities including community based organizations and military partners.   

Provide detailed information related to educational programs, services and the admissions and enrollment processes to potential students and their families. 

Work strategically with campus partners to foster partnerships