Description
Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!
CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.
El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.
El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad.
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Here’s how you will support our mission
The Outreach & Recruitment Specialist plays a vital role in connecting prospective students and the community with Columbia Basin College (CBC). This position develops and delivers engaging presentations, workshops, and events to promote CBC programs and services, both in local high schools and throughout the community. The Outreach & Recruitment Specialist provides individualized support to prospective students by guiding them through the application and onboarding process, including financial aid and academic planning. In collaboration with campus partners, K-12 administrators, and community organizations, this position ensures a coordinated outreach and recruitment effort that supports CBC’s mission and strategic enrollment goals.
This position reports to the Director for Student Recruitment.
The salary range for this position is $58,546 - $64,716
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.
Primary Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of an outreach and recruitment plan for the K-12 system, the greater Tri-Cities community and non-traditional student enrollment to support the CBC strategic plan for recruitment and outreach;
- Present workshops and/or information sessions within the greater Tri-Cities community and the K-12 system to promote CBC in general, as well as specific CBC programs;
- Design, coordinate, and deliver onboarding workshops on applications, financial aid, and enrollment, while leading and participating in community outreach and recruitment activities (including fairs, camps, expos, tours, and counselor events) to promote CBC and provide accurate, engaging information on academic pathways and enrollment planning to prospective students, families, K–12 partners, and community members;
- Develop collaborative relationships with counselors, instructors, school district principals, specialized staff and support staff as necessary and appropriate to ensure a coordinated outreach and recruitment effort in the K-12 school system;
- Collaborate with CBC program department leads and faculty to support and facilitate a coordinated outreach and recruitment efforts and activities;
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of CBC marketing materials and e-recruitment activities;
- Leverage CRM system to personalize outreach and student support by creating communication strategies, event templates, data queries, and monthly reports that enhance recruitment and engagement efforts; and
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position;
- At least one (1) consecutive year of experience in education, training, or non-profit marketing / sales;
- Familiarity with electronic technology and media and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office and Internet research tools; and
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with event planning and providing presentations / workshops.
Competencies
Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;
CBC Shared Commitments: Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable;
Customer Service Skills: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments;
Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they are students, general public or employees from another department;
Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities;
Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students. Create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;
Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listen and get clarification. Respond well to questions. Demonstrate group presentation skills. Participate in meetings. Structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents. Review and edit written work constructively. Ability to tailor to audience in mind;
Resourceful & Entrepreneurial: Consistently focus on end results and find most effective way to achieve goals and objectives. Act on opportunities. Take calculated risks. Generate non-routine, non-traditional actions to overcome obstacles and achieve results;
Teamwork: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the "Yes And" culture, (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity); and
Accuracy: Monitor accuracy of own work; recognize and corrects errors. Maintain accurate records. Accomplish tasks thoroughly through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
Terms of Employment
Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
This is a full-time, overtime eligible, professional staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.
CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.
CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the “Benefits” tab for comprehensive benefits information.
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements
- Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW 28B.112.080.
- Pass a criminal background check. Note: Information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
- Verify education at the time of hire.
- Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.
Other Job Elements
The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Occasional need for travel.
If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Angie Scherbarth at ascherbarth@columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4833.