Timebase: Full-time, 100%, 12 months

Location: Remote within California, with regular travel required throughout the state, including the Central Valley, Bay Area, and Los Angeles regions. Virtual recruitment and outreach are conducted online across markets. Preferred locations include: Central Valley or Los Angeles counties.

Type of Position: Non-Exempt

Level of Position: Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Workforce Development

EDvance College is a nonprofit, accredited institution of higher education built for and by the early education workforce. We reimagine higher education so it works for working educators and strengthens outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Our mission is to empower the early education workforce to learn, transform, and lead through reflective, practice-based higher education. Through accessible, earn-and-learn degree pathways, we support educators to earn their degrees, advance in the field, and lead change in their communities.

Our model is grounded in real classrooms and designed around the realities of working adults. We combine practice-based coursework, high-touch support, and strong employer partnerships to remove traditional barriers to higher education and connect learning directly to practice.

As EDvance continues to grow, we are moving from a start-up institution into a more scaled and integrated model. This means building stronger systems, deepening alignment across teams, and expanding our reach while staying grounded in the relationships and student-centered approach that define our work.

We are looking for team members who are deeply committed to educators, open to change, and motivated to build and refine systems that support student success at scale.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for leading and implementing strategies to recruit prospective students into EDvance College's degree programs. Reporting to the Director of Workforce, the Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in expanding awareness of EDvance programs, supporting strong relationships with community organizations and prospective students, and supporting enrollment goals. A core responsibility of this role is to drive a high volume of qualified applicants for selection in the admissions process. This role requires a strong understanding of adult learners, early childhood education pathways, and equitable access to higher education.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Recruitment & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students interested in EDvance College programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct regular recruitment events including presentations, job fairs, partner-hosted sessions, and webinars across California.
• Deliver compelling program overviews tailored to various audiences, including working adults, multilingual students, and early childhood educators.
• Provide responsive support to prospective students through phone, email, text, and drop-in hours, both in-person, and virtually via platforms like Zoom, guiding them through early decision-making steps prior to application submission.
• Track and report prospective student data to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive enrollment growth by generating prospective student leads and converting them into applicants through proactive outreach and consistent follow-up; performance will be measured by lead generation.

Outreach & Community Partner Engagement

• Sustain and nurture relationships with community-based organizations, school districts, workforce boards, family child care networks, and employer partners to identify student recruitment opportunities.
• Collaborate with agency partners to host joint information sessions, email and drop off recruitment materials, and ensure accurate representation of program offerings through college outreach efforts.
• Coordinate with Admissions and Workforce team members to align recruitment messaging with program capacity and application timelines.

• Assist in the development and distribution of recruitment materials, presentations, and email campaigns.
• Develop and manage social media engagement for outreach and recruitment purposes to enhance brand visibility, including creating content in alignment with a Director-led engagement plan; all content will be reviewed and approved by the Director.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of recruitment events and outreach activities.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with the Admissions team to ensure smooth handoff of inquiries and warm leads for follow-up and enrollment.
• Coordinate with internal departments to stay informed about program updates, workforce pathway changes, and deadlines.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to support seasonal recruitment and enrollment strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The minimum education, experience, or other background required to be considered eligible to apply for, or otherwise perform the duties of the position being applied for. Candidates must meet all required qualifications to be eligible for employment.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, communications, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in recruitment, outreach, or student advising, preferably with adult learners or first-generation college students.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English to support recruitment of students to the Spanish pathway.
• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns and events simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM

Desired Qualifications:

Factors, experiences, or circumstances that represent additional qualifications supporting fulfillment of the position. Candidates are not required to meet all desired qualifications to be eligible for employment.

• Master's Degree in Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Experience with early childhood education programs or workforce development initiatives.
• Knowledge of early childhood education, community colleges, and workforce programs.
• Familiarity with California Child Development Permit, Head Start, or Title V requirements.
• Willingness to learn, adopt, and grow your skill set using generative AI tools, preferably Google products such as Gemini and NotebookLM.

THE EDVANCE CULTURE

At EDvance College, our culture reflects who we are as an institution and how we show up for the early education workforce.

We are a mission-driven, educator-centered college committed to expanding access to higher education, removing barriers, and creating strong outcomes for students, children, and communities.

As we grow, our work requires both clarity and adaptability. We are building, refining, and scaling at the same time. This means our culture is grounded in ownership, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to impact.

What this looks like in practice:

• We center educators and students - every system we build starts with the people it serves.
• We build for belonging - students and colleagues should feel seen, respected, and known.
• We focus on outcomes that matter - completion, mobility, and impact in the field.
• We take ownership and lead change - we name what isn't working and fix it.
• We work as one team - we share the wins and the hard parts.

COMPENSATION

$39.42 - 46.15/hr, $82,000 - $96,000 annualized. To be determined based upon education and experience.

Positions hired at 75% time or higher are eligible for EDvance College's comprehensive benefits package (i.e., medical/dental/vision, 401k and additional peripheral benefits including but not limited to flexible spending accounts, life insurance, etc.).

Eligibility for benefits begins the first day of the month following the date of hire.