Responsibilities

• Develop and execute community outreach plans to increase program enrolment and engagement among target student populations
• Coordinate school visits, college fairs, community events, and information sessions for prospective students and families
• Build and maintain partnerships with K-12 schools, community-based organizations, faith communities, and local employers
• Conduct intake meetings and needs assessments with students and families to connect them with appropriate academic programs and support services
• Manage outreach CRM or student tracking database, keeping contact records, follow-up notes, and program participation data current
• Draft and distribute outreach materials including flyers, newsletters, social media content, and program fact sheets in accessible language
• Coordinate with bilingual staff or interpreters to deliver program information to non-English-speaking families and students
• Track and report program metrics, contacts made, events attended, enrolments generated for grant compliance and institutional reporting
• Plan and run orientation sessions, campus tours, and community workshops that introduce students to available academic and support pathways
• Collaborate with admissions and academic departments to ensure smooth handoffs for students entering programs

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in outreach, community relations, or similar
• Experience in marketing, sales, recruitment, or business development
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage outreach activities
• Comfortable working towards targets and KPIs

Preferred

• Experience within education, student recruitment, or training sector
• Knowledge of FE/HE pathways (HNC/HND)
• Experience engaging with schools or community organisations