EOC Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator EOC-NTP-91526

Since 1966 the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) a division of Hudson Valley Community College and part of the State University of New York has offered tuition-free academic and workforce development opportunities to disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared individuals.

CDEOCs Mission:
The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is an educational enterprise that serves eligible adult learners. The EOC delivers comprehensive community-based academic and workforce development programs and provides support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities access to further education personal growth and development.
CDEOCs Vision:
The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is to be recognized as a leader in New York State for: educational excellence the ability to Optimize opportunity and for Caring commitment to the students and community it represents.

CDEOCs Core Values:
S Service to deliver quality committed and caring assistance
T Teamwork to work diligently persistently and cooperatively
R Respect to treat everyone with dignity
I Initiative to provide a warm welcoming and diverse community
V Versatile to be flexible and adaptable
E Empower to promote personal growth and confidence
S Success to inspire and encourage achievement

Position Title: Recruitment and Outreach Specialist EOC-NTP-91526
Employment Status: Non-Teaching Professional - Exempt
Part-Time (20 Hours per Week)12-Month Appointment
Reports To: Coordinator of Institutional Advancement

Position Summary
The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing implementing and evaluating recruitment outreach and community engagement initiatives that increase awareness of Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) programs and services among economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals. Emphasis is placed on outreach to historically underserved populations including low-income individuals justice-impacted individuals individuals in recovery veterans unemployed and underemployed adults English language learners individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to educational attainment and workforce participation.
The Specialist serves as a key representative of the EOC within the community fostering partnerships with employers trade unions educational institutions community organizations and public agencies to support student enrollment and employment outcomes.

Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required. Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Preferred Employment Experience
Experience working with low-income underserved justice-impacted recovery veteran immigrant and other special populations.
Experience in recruitment admissions enrollment management student services workforce development community outreach or public engagement.
Familiarity with skilled trades and service industry careers apprenticeship programs workforce training initiatives and employer engagement strategies.
Experience establishing collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations educational institutions nonprofit agencies and employers.
Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage recruitment pipelines and track outreach outcomes.

Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities:
Excellent verbal written interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to establish trust and build relationships with diverse populations.
Demonstrated initiative and outgoingness professionalism adaptability empathy patience and cultural competency.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams and experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot or comparable databases.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports that support strategic decision making.
Knowledge of student privacy regulations and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities:
Recruitment Planning and Enrollment Development
Develop implement and evaluate an annual recruitment and outreach plan that supports EOC enrollment objectives and cultivates a continuous pipeline of prospective students through targeted outreach and relationship-building activities.
Monitor recruitment trends enrollment patterns and community needs to adjust outreach strategies accordingly.
Community Outreach and Public Engagement
Establish and maintain relationships with transition programs re-entry organizations recovery centers libraries workforce development agencies social service organizations high schools faith-based organizations and community-based agencies.
Represent the EOC at community events career fairs college fairs workforce development events and public information sessions by conducting
Presentations promoting EOC programs services eligibility requirements and career pathways.
Promote EOC programs through both in-person and virtual outreach channels.

This is a Part-Time 20 hours weekly 12 month position with an hourly rate of $30.00.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance Dental and Eye Insurance Retirement employee and employees spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If youre employed by a government or not-for-profit organization you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply please visit and complete the online application before the close date of October 2 2026.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity inclusion and dignity for all.

Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.