Manager, Outreach, Community Engagement, and Student Onboarding

Manager, Outreach, Community Engagement, and Student Onboarding

Salary : $73,944.00 - $114,847.00 Annually

Job Type :

Job Number : 20251023

Closing : 11 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Location : Merced College, CA

Department :

Merced College is seeking a dynamic and community-focused professional to lead our outreach and engagement efforts as the Manager of Outreach, Community Engagement, and Student Onboarding. This role is instrumental in building strong relationships with local schools, organizations, and community partners to promote Merced College and connect prospective students to educational opportunities.

The Manager will oversee the college's experiential vehicle, outreach ambassador program, and large-scale onboarding events, serving as a visible and active representative of Merced College throughout the region. By coordinating outreach activities and fostering meaningful partnerships, this position helps ensure a smooth transition for new students and strengthens the college's presence in the community.

Join the Transformation at Merced College

Merced College isn't just a community college - we're pioneers of change, redefining the educational landscape and setting new standards for excellence. Serving more than 11,000 students each semester, we're proud to be a hub of learning and opportunity in the heart of California's dynamic Central Valley. Merced College is a gateway to limitless possibilities.

About Us : Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Invested in You : At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. We prioritize employee well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Location Perks : Surrounded by natural beauty, Merced offers a vibrant community of 90,000+ with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, Merced College invites you to apply and join our journey of growth and transformation!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development

Merced College Vision

• Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services :
• Degree / Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule : Management Range 16

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Candidate with doctorate will receive both the two step placement and the doctoral stipend

General Description :

This is an exempt classified administrator position. Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, the Manager of Outreach, Community Engagement, and Student Onboarding provides leadership and coordination of college-wide outreach, onboarding, and engagement initiatives. The Manager oversees student ambassadors, community partnerships, and the Merced College experiential vehicle to strengthen student access, equity, and success. The position ensures a seamless transition for new students from recruitment through enrollment while promoting Merced College as an inclusive institution dedicated to serving its diverse communities

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Typical Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in outreach, admissions, student services, or community engagement in an educational setting.

License or Certificate :

Desired Qualifications :

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with frequent travel to different sites, including schools, community events, and college sites. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Operation of the experiential vehicle will be required.

Physical Ability to :

Vision :

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing :

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply :

Required Documentation :

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile. Interview Information :

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Employee Benefits : Employee Benefits : Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided. Condition of Employment : The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his / her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / mccd / jobs / 5119259 / manager-outreach-community-engagement-and-student-onboarding

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