Job Posting Title
Outreach & Admissions Program CoordAgency
025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENTSupervisory Organization
Oklahoma Military DepartmentJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
Starting Salary: $53,949 annually
The Sooner Job Challenge program residential phase serves up to 60 “At Risk” youth ages 17- to 21-year-old. The Program combines classroom work, technical school training, career development, community service, physical training, and team-building activities to enhance the life-skills and employability potential of these youth. Additional major elements of the program are: career skills, academic achievement, community building and outreach, fitness for life, resiliency and life skills, leadership/followership at work citizenship, healthy living, discipline, physical fitness, practical job skills training and character development. This program is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation.
Basic Purpose: Under the supervision and guidance from the Director/Deputy Director, the qualified candidate will coordinate recruitment and admissions of potential associates. Responsible for in-processing participants and gathering demographics, performance, and trends for tracking in a data management system. Will be responsible for the supervision of one Recruiter. In addition, you will represent the program and work with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase program visibility within the surrounding community and around the state.
Essential Functions:
The O&A Coordinator operates at a high degree of independence and responsibility planning and conducting Program information and outreach.
Involved in program improvement and develops marketing strategies to promote the Sooner Job ChalleNGe program to gain and maintain partnerships and support of employers through direct interface and information and training sessions, including attending job fairs and employment recruitment events.
Through relationships and partnerships, actively seek and schedule opportunities for students to represent the program at high profile community outreach/service to community events.
Plan and coordinate field trip activities and events for students that have an educational, recreational, community service, athletic, or creative purpose.
Develop and maintain partnerships/relationships with civic organizations, municipalities, school districts, government agencies, etc. to further develop the public image of the Sooner Job ChalleNGe Program.
Designs and manages web-based tools, such as web pages and social network sites as resources for the Program.
Prepares, edits and distributes brochures, flyers and handouts that promote and represent the Sooner Job ChalleNGE Program.
Conducts interviews with prospective students to evaluate potential.
Works with department heads of the Thunderbird ChalleNGe Program in order to review records during the admission process.
Required to travel to Thunderbird Challenge Program, Pryor, OK at least once a month for recruiting activities.
Create press releases and manage regular social media feeds to promote the program image.
Attends community events to further program relationships and promote the programs public image.
Attend student scheduled events as required.
Attend program and departmental meetings and trainings as required.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Knowledge and experience in building community partnerships and youth development
A qualified candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and community-driven.
Proven skills in leadership, group facilitations, marketing, communication
Excellent organizational skills, with a high level of proficiency using technology efficiently as a time management and organizational tool
Ability to create and maintain strong community collaborations
Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
This position requires someone equipped with a positive attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Must be able to work both in a team environment and be self-motivated to work with minimal supervision
Education and Experience: BA/BS in Communications, Public Relations or related field; plus, three (3) years of experience in community outreach, public relations or related field.
Licenses/Certificates required: Valid Driver’s License
Benefits: This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 10 pounds
Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
Standing and walking indoors and outdoors for long periods of time
Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances
Conditions of Employment:
Serves a 12 month trial period
Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
Contingent on continuous federal funding
T1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)
Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Exempt FLSA status
Tobacco and Vape Free Facility
Notes: This position is located at the Sooner Job Challenge Program in Oklahoma City, OK. Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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