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divh2Outreach Specialist/h2pWith general supervision, the Outreach Specialist champions the growth for National Universitys educational partnerships and community outreach to grow university enrollments, brand awareness, and address current and future workforce education demands in an assigned territory/region. Plans and implements outreach strategies and actions, as well as represents the University to external constituents (e.g. corporate and healthcare partners, government partners, education agencies, public safety agencies, military installations, professional associations, etc.). Builds and sustains working relationships with Workforce Community Educations (WCE) list of clients and priority prospective partner organizations to promote the Universitys vision, mission, and values. Represents Workforce Community Education and National University within the university, the community, across industries and throughout the community-at-large in an assigned territory/region./ppEssential Functions:/pulliContacts prospects (email, telephone, face-to-face, direct mail, and networking events) to schedule meetings and explain/answer questions and conduct presentations on partner benefits to activate partnerships regionally and across industries./liliCoordinates existing and new educational partnerships growth opportunities with partners, strategic organizations, and other regional and national accounts./liliConducts B2C outreach with current and prospective organizational partners by working in collaboration with NU leadership, faculty, and staff in identifying potential partnership and lead generating opportunities resulting in increased enrollment rates and overall institutional awareness./liliImplement, attend, and manage recruitment activities such as webinars, education fairs, trade shows, conferences, open house/information sessions, prospective student meetings./liliNetworks with the community-at-large in an assigned territory/region to help the public obtain quality learning experience and move forward in careers while meeting workforce development needs for organizations; develops strong relationships between NU and the community. Attends networking events to develop industry and community contacts./liliPerforms regular follow up with accounts and other regionally relevant organizations to determine additional support required and ensure commitment with implementation./liliBuilds and improves company image and seeks methods to further promote University awareness./liliInforms and meets with management on outreach and partnership events for planning direction./liliDocuments and tracks outreach efforts on Client Relationship Management (CRM) and other scheduling software (Salesforce and Monday.com) for planning and reporting purposes./liliPlans, organizes, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure the proper recording of data and the successful obtaining of lead generation, outreach, and meeting of partnership goals./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpSupervisory Responsibilities: N/A/ppRequirements: Education Experience:/pulliBachelors degree required./liliMinimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in higher education, community college, admissions, or business development, required./liliExperience in higher education strongly preferred./liliExperience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred./liliAll skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications./li/ulpCompetencies/Technical/Functional Skills:/pulliExceptional community relations skills, ability to represent the University and help build public understanding of the Universitys brand, values, and capabilities especially related to workforce development./liliSuperior interpersonal skills with the ability to project professional competence, leadership capability and personal maturity with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community./liliA flexible and creative thinker able to find and create opportunities for leading generations./liliAn independent, strategic thinker with good judgment, sensitivity, and common sense. Commitment to diversity and equality./liliSelf-motivated, outgoing and results oriented; ability and desire to set and reach achieving measurable and challenging goals to support organizational success./liliActively seeks to influence, build effective relationships, and gain alignment with peers, functional partners, and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives./liliAbility to effectively communicate and build strong working relationships both written and verbal./liliProven ability to work cooperatively and sensitively with individuals from diverse cultures, ethnic groups, lifestyles, and backgrounds./liliExcellent public speaking skills with ability to present to groups both virtual and in-person on academic programs and partnership benefits./liliIntermediate to advanced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook./liliProficiency with Salesforce CRM./liliMust have a valid drivers license, and reliable transportation./li/ulpLocation: Remote, Los Angeles, CA, Candidate must reside in Los Angeles, California/ppTravel: Frequent Travel Required; up to 60-75% for employer/partnership cultivation and participation in partnership and system-wide events as a representative of National University./p/div