About this Position
Posting Detail Information
Position Number SE1298 Position Title Coordinator, Student Outreach & Recruitment Job Type Staff FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description Staff General Position Description
Designs and conducts college transition activities in schools and community agencies to recruit and enroll students transitioning to Valencia College. Creates and implements college awareness and transition program experiences on campus, including group tours and experiences, campus intros, information sessions, and signature recruitment events.
Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate. Grade 2026 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Number S3931P Location(s) Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Occasional weeknights and weekends as needed
Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 06/18/2026 Posting End Date 07/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/42865
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
Perkins Grant
Salary Range $41,447 - $47,146 per year
Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function
Develops, maintains and expands a professional relationship network with appropriate school administrators, college and career staff, and counselors in assigned schools and agencies.
Collaborates with College Transition Coaches/Counselors assigned to each public school as defined by the College Readiness and Transition Advisory Group by county/school district to recruit and facilitate transition of Valencia prospective students and lead all school-based recruitment strategies.
Visits assigned schools and agencies to recruit and enroll students at Valencia College by meeting with students and school representatives, and participating in special recruitment events.
Develops and presents information workshops and events on topics related to college access and transition to prospective students and parents.
Develops and implements district-wide College Transition programs for various grade levels in order to fulfill the college's enrollment plan.
Assists in the development and maintenance of appropriate recruitment and transition communication plans.
Organizes, coordinates, and conducts Group Tours and Experiences, Campus Intro Visits and Information Session Presentations for potential students and families.
Manages Campus Ambassador Program and ensures alignment with college-wide program initiatives and goals.
Sets and achieves objectives and accountability standards for target schools and populations, in conjunction with the Assistant Director and Director of Transition Planning.
Works collaboratively with other college staff to implement integrated recruitment and enrollment plans and reaching target populations.
Plans, coordinates, or assists with Signature outreach programs and events (e.g. Counselor Day).
Enters and tracks prospective student data and conducts ongoing evaluations of projects and programs through regular reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement
Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Required Field of Study Other Required Qualifications
Relevant work experience may be substitutable.
Required License/Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education & Field of Study
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, education, sociology, or related fields.
Preferred Type of Experience
Experience in recruitment, training, or advising.
Experience in designing and presenting workshops.
Experience in education and working with students, especially underrepresented groups.
Experience in event planning, management, execution and evaluation.
Experience with electronic databases and communication tools.
Preferred Licenses/Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Valencia College programs and college admissions/records requirements and policies.
Skill in communicating effectively interpersonally, orally, and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively with people.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and web-based portals.
Ability to develop and deliver related presentations and workshops.
6.Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and programs.
Working Conditions
General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and within the community staffed by professional and student staff members. The individual in this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, die cut machines, laminators, and fax machines. Some position responsibilities require tasks outside of the office, in either a classroom setting, programming venue, or outdoors.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 25 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job specific working conditions
Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required. Ability to work evening and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of the department.
Job Specific Designation
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The winner of the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Valencia College is one of the largest community colleges in Florida, teaching more than 73,000 students annually.
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