The High School Outreach Specialist will assist in raising the profile of Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) through recruitment efforts for dual enrollment students through high school recruiting, college visit days and other community engagement events. The High School Outreach Specialist represents the College both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, school district leadership and additional individuals and organizations. This representation is designed to assist the high schools in South Dakota in understanding WDTC’s mission and growth, and to enhance pathways for student enrollment.

• Coordinate the setup of off-site courses, including outreach to school districts for course requests. Promote WDTC course offerings and partnerships between WDTC and local school districts.
• Work with WDTC staff, faculty, and administration to identify needs for course implementation at off-site locations.
• Work with the Director of Admissions to create, implement, and maintain the prospective student database, enrollment plans, and dual enrollment reporting.
• Maintain dual enrollment student files, coordinate with Marketing to update website and Admissions materials, and maintain off-site admissions, enrollment, and other related paperwork.
• Serve as the primary contact for recruiting efforts and informational visits to various high schools and businesses within the state and region to promote enrollment.
• Identify and travel to various state or high school career fairs and post-high planning events in South Dakota. Some out of state recruiting may be required. Prepare and present at school visits/presentations and attend off-site career fairs/events. Promote a CTE-curriculum mindset to aid in conversion of dual enrollment students to full time WDTC students.
• Facilitate communication and relationships among South Dakota School Counselors and WDTC offices including the Campus Store, IT, Student Success Center, and Registrar’s Office to support students taking dual enrollment courses on WDTC’s campus, online, and at off-site locations.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with future WDTC students, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff, along with educational or community groups to motivate them to identify opportunities to aid in potential areas of growth.
• Manage follow up and reporting with state partners utilizing effective and positive oral and written communication. Connect educational or community partners with the appropriate WDTC personnel or departments as necessary.
• This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only essential functions to be performed. The employee occupying this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her supervisor. All tasks assigned must be performed on a regular and consistent basis.

Associate Degree in Education, Business, Communications, or related field and 3 years’ experience in higher education, K12 education, community-based organization, admissions, sales, recruitment, public relations or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the expectation of the position.

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the goal of a comprehensive enrollment services office.
• Knowledge of current technology used in educational services.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, functions, and organization of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to sell the college.
• Ability to plan and organize daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
• Ability to make presentations to small and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting difficult situations accurately and adopting effective courses of action.
• Reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively responding to all situations/incidents using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.

EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report

WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and/or physical challenge, disability, gender identity, gender expression status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resource at 605-718-2407. (8.1.2020)

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Technical College Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - MUST COMPLY WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

Core Benefits - Qualifying employees are eligible to receive a medical benefit offering, with coverage provided through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, along with dental as a separate benefit offering through Delta Dental. An Employee Assistance Program through a work-health-life services program called The Standard is also a benefit for all employees. Western Dakota Technical College also supports healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), Voluntary Life and Ad&D, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance through Employee Navigator.
Retirement - Western Dakota Technical College offers an outstanding retirement package through South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). As a WDTC employee, you will contribute 6% to SDRS each pay period, and WDT will match 6% for qualifying employees (3 year vesting period). Supplemental Retirement Plans are also offered.
Additional Benefits - Western Dakota Technical College offers additional benefits for all employees. Those benefits include an onsite gym and other wellness vendor discounts, educational benefits, professional development, flex time and much more! An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is supported through The Standard, allowing employees and their families to contact skilled support specialists for everything from therapy referrals to financial counseling.