Bilingual Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Description

Compensation: Based on experience plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system.

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Bilingual Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Bilingual Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator. The Bilingual Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to: facilitate equitable student learning and success; deliver excellent service; and accomplish the work of the Student Services division. The Student Service division includes outreach.

This role reports directly to the Director of Outreach and Communication and serves as the CGCC representative to the community. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Bilingual Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment, and will work to promote inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region.

Who we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting an academic and social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond. The College aims to foster an inclusive and equitable climate where employees and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We understand these values are foundational to our mission and are critical to ensure the well-being of the communities in our service area. As a college CGCC commits to being accountable to communities who have been historically excluded from higher education, and to the land in the area it serves. Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Mission: CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community.

Vision: As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.

Priorities:

• Ensuring equitable access to education
• Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes
• Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community
• Guiding Principles: Open Communication, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity and Inclusion.

Where we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. CGCC acknowledges we are on the homelands of the Confederated Tribe of the Yakama Nation and neighboring tribes as well as the 14 bands along the Inchi I’wana (Columbia River). Our main campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. We also have a beautiful site in the city of Hood River.

What the area offers…

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, our College offers more than just a job; it offers a unique lifestyle. Imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, enjoying outdoor adventures in your backyard, and being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to educational equity and innovation.

As a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and situated near the end of the Oregon Trail, the Columbia Gorge has a rich history. Much of the area is connected to agriculture, with large acreages of wheat fields, cherry, pear, and apple orchards. There are also dozens of world-class vineyards, wineries, and breweries that, together with outdoor recreation, have created a strong hospitality and tourism industry.

Organizations like Comunidades, The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and The Next Door are representative of the groups that span the Gorge area to provide community resources and leadership. Manufacturing, technology, and IT companies are expanding rapidly in the area, which is home to companies such as Insitu, Tofurky, Cardinal Glass, Sagetech, HoodTech, and Google. Portland is roughly an hour away, with its various urban attractions and access to international travel.

What you will do…

• Represent CGCC by promoting the quality and scope of the college’s educational programs to high school students, parents and the general public.
• Present CGCC’s programs, admissions process, and basic financial aid information to diverse audiences, in small and large group settings, both in-person and virtually.
• Represent CGCC at local and regional college fairs and events.
• Manage and serve a designated recruitment territory in collaboration with the outreach team.
• Support summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment and outreach activities.
• Utilize CRM systems to enter, track, and manage prospective student data from multiple inquiry sources in a timely manner.
• Conduct follow-up communications with prospective students through outreach campaigns.
• Collaborate with other Student Services staff, including Financial Aid and Academic Advising, to create a welcoming, student-centered experience for prospective and newly admitted students.

Requirements

What you bring…

• You are an exceptional communicator in all areas - verbal, written and interpersonal.
• You can effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects while delivering on tangible goals by expected deadlines.
• You are self-motivated and highly organized.
• You exercise discretion and professional judgment, maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality at all times.
• You welcome, nurture, and value people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as promote an environment that respects and values differences.
• You embrace the opportunity for collaboration within and across departments when working toward a common goal.
• You demonstrate the importance of relationship building in this role, with both internal and external partners.
• You have experience promoting equity-minded and diversely represented communications and materials, experience in responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Minimum Requirements…

The successful candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

• Associate Degree with more than 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural in English/Spanish

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Higher education experience
• Experience in marketing/communication

Position information

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins May 2026.

Starting salary is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Please include a resume, and letter of interest with your application materials