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Job Description
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- Position Summary
- (Classified as: Extended Education Specialist I)
Full-time temporary position available on or after November 3, 2025 in Continuing and Professional Education. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
Under the direction of the Director of Program Development and Administration in Continuing and Professional Education (CaPE), the Program Outreach Specialist is responsible for outreach, recruitment, and student engagement processes that connect prospective learners with educational opportunities. The role builds and sustains relationships with internal and external partners, coordinates the use of enrollment systems to support prospective students, and contributes to the effective implementation of new and existing programs.
- Job Duties
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate CaPE representation at community college transfer events and multiple Stan State events each semester (NSO, Major Expo, etc.).
- Maintain working relationships with California Community College departments for targeted student recruitment.
- Assist in developing and distributing communication for CaPE alumni regarding graduate program pathways.
- Conduct information sessions.
- Foster and maintain recruitment relationships with agencies connected to CaPE programs (hospitals, school districts, fire/police).
- Represent CaPE at community partner meetings and events to increase awareness of educational opportunities.
- Manage prospective student outreach in Element451, providing “personal touch” follow-up on RFI forms and drip campaigns.
- Transition applicants to program specialists once they reach the admissions stage, ensuring continuity of service.
- Assist the Director with logistical tasks related to new program development and implementation (scheduling, materials, event coordination).
- Support operational activities as priorities shift, consistent with the EES I role’s flexibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning.
Experience: Equivalent to two years of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended, or adult education. Experience developing resources, budgets, and marketing plans for educational programs and in acting as a liaison with the community is desirable. Teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Preferred Qualifications
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- Master’s degree in education, communications, business administration, marketing, or related field.
- Three years of experience in student outreach, admissions, recruitment, or related higher education role.
- Experience using CRM or student management systems (e.g., Element451, Slate, Salesforce, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience coordinating events with educational institutions, community organizations, or employers.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations or information sessions to diverse audiences.
- Prior involvement in program coordination, project management, or logistical support in a higher education setting.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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- Knowledge of the procedures and practices in educational program and curriculum planning.
- Knowledge of resources of the campus and the surrounding community.
- Knowledge of the processes required to plan and construct academic programs and course outlines.
- Ability to determine needs for new or revised programs.
- Ability to plan course hours and credit.
- Ability to develop course outlines with instructors, locate instructors, and to assist them in understanding and completing contract arrangements.
- Ability to develop budgets and analyze costs.
- Ability to write promotional materials and to develop a variety of promotional techniques.
- Ability to represent the CSU system to the community and develop working relationships.
- Ability to manage logistics of providing classes.
- Ability to maintain cost information and records.
- Special Conditions
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- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel to different work sites to attend meetings or events.
- Salary Range
- Anticipated salary will be $5,307 - $5,838 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $5,307 - $7,554 per month)
- Compensation & Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 4) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
- How to Apply
- To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
- Application Deadline
- OCTOBER 12, 2025
- Criminal Background Clearance Notice
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
- Additional Information
- Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Clery Act Disclosure
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
- The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Advertised: Sep 26 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 12 2025 Pacific Daylight Time -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Stanislaus State
Show moreCalifornia State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus, located in the city’s historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers 43 majors, 41 minors and more than 100 areas of concentration, along with 16 master's degree programs, seven credential programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
The University opened as Stanislaus State College in 1960, with a faculty of 15 and fewer than 800 students, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The institution moved to its current location in 1965, gained university status and its present name in 1986, and opened its Stockton Campus in 1998.
Stanislaus State is part of the California State University, a 23-campus system across California. With more than 400,000 students, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. CSU campuses emphasize access to quality public higher education and workforce preparation that is responsive to regional needs.
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