College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Student Affairs

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $48,400.00-$55,200.00

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Work Habits - 50%
• Develop, nurture, and sustain authentic, mission-driven partnerships with key community stakeholders including school districts, business and industry partners, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
• Comply with SoLAcc’s External Relations and Communications Plan and processes for partnership development.
• Serve as a connector between external partners with prospective ideas and the appropriate SoLAcc office or department for collaboration or project advancement.
• Represent SoLAcc at community events, career fairs, and organizational meetings to strengthen brand visibility and trust within the community.
• Function as a regional recruiter for assigned territories, aligning recruitment activities with the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan.
• Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies using data analytics to engage prospective students and increase enrollment conversion rates.
• Support community-based recruitment events that align with institutional priorities and local workforce needs.
• Guides Campus Advisory Councils and partner networks toward actionable outcomes.
• Serve as a member of the Campus Advisory Council and lead coordination efforts for meetings, planning, and reporting.
• Facilitate ongoing engagement between council members and the college to ensure alignment with SoLAcc’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate communication, data collection, and goal tracking related to campus-community initiatives.

Behavioral Standards - 30%
• Develops authentic, lasting partnerships that support institutional goals.
• Aligns outreach with the SEM Plan using data and analytics.
• Works effectively with internal teams and community stakeholders.
• Maintains measurable progress using data-informed practices.
• Creates new pathways for community engagement and student access.
• Adheres to SoLAcc’s External Relations and Communications processes to ensure coordinated, compliant engagement.
• Conduct quarterly and annual meetings, visits, and reporting to evaluate progress, identify emerging needs, and strengthen collaboration.
• Document partnership activities and outcomes using structured tracking systems to ensure measurable growth and sustainability.
• Provide timely updates and summaries to leadership regarding partnership outcomes, challenges, and opportunities.
• Utilize established tracking mechanisms to monitor engagement activities, recruitment performance, and partnership outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of outreach metrics, partnership agreements, and community impact reports.
• Provide regular reports to leadership on progress toward SEM and outreach goals.
• Use data to inform continuous improvement strategies and demonstrate return on investment for outreach and partnership initiatives.

Institutional Support - 10%
• Collaborate with campus departments, enrollment services, and student success teams to ensure community engagement efforts directly support recruitment and retention goals.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and workforce development teams to create outreach and engagement programs that connect academic programs to community and industry needs.
• Promote institutional visibility and social responsibility through outreach, civic engagement, and service initiatives that strengthen SoLAcc’s presence in local communities.
• Develop and coordinate community-based engagement projects, volunteer initiatives, and workforce-readiness partnerships that enhance the student experience and support SoLAcc’s mission.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local agencies, school districts, and organizations to expand community access to college resources and programs.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan and External Relations and Communications Plan.
• Ensure that all engagement activities align with SoLAcc’s mission, goals, and institutional objectives while supporting long-term community and enrollment outcomes.

Team Relations - 10%
• Collaborate with the Director of Campus Operations, Enrollment and Student Success Team, and External Relations staff to coordinate outreach, recruitment, and partnership activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies to promote SoLAcc programs, partnerships, and engagement opportunities within assigned communities.
• Work closely with internal departments (academic affairs, workforce development, and student affairs) to ensure outreach activities align with institutional priorities and student pathways.
• Participate in professional development, community meetings, and regional events to maintain knowledge of best practices in outreach, recruitment, and partnership management.
• Provide guidance and support to campus teams and advisory councils in building sustainable community relationships and engagement strategies.
• Represent SoLAcc at community, business, and educational functions as an institutional ambassador focused on visibility, access, and partnership growth.

Required Qualifications: 

Associate degree required with 3 years of relative experience in community engagement, recruitment, partnership management, higher education, external affairs.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Valid, unencumbered driver's license

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with seven years of relative experience in education, communications, business, community engagement, partnership management.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.