Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator - KVAAP

Personnel Requisition

Personnel Requisition

Posting Number: 201101576P Job Title: Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator - KVAAP Location: Unassigned or Multiple Locations Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time Pay Rate: $45,662 minimum; starting salary will be determined based on education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements. Position Type: Staff Department: Recruitment & Outreach Job Summary:

Are you an enthusiastic, upbeat individual who creates positive energy among those around you? Are you looking for a way to apply your talents and passion for helping people in a dynamic academic environment? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the perfect opportunity for you.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator to support our Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program (KVAAP). This position will work with the KVAAP Assistant Director and Advisor to develop, implement and coordinate outreach and enrollment strategies. This position will also assist in coordinating and implementing enrollment activities and special projects, serving as the lead for on campus and off campus enrollment events and other related initiatives.

Other responsibilities:

• Visit K-12 schools, community organizations, businesses, non-profits and others, for the purpose of achieving enrollment objectives.
• Guide prospective students through the KVAAP enrollment process, from prospect to enrollee.
• Collaborate with other college departments to maximize enrollment efforts. Build networks and generate leads in Kalamazoo county to increase awareness of KVAAP.
• Participate in programs for individuals and groups by conducting presentations and tours including classroom visits and staffing information tables.
• Utilize customer relationship management (CRM) tools to maximize prospective student communications and achieve enrollment objectives.
• Arrange and facilitate all virtual and in-person KVAAP information sessions.
• Conduct intake interviews as needed.
• Foster multiple relationships with internal and external stakeholders to communicate the mission of KVAAP and to promote enrollment.
• Create and facilitate virtual discussions, announcements and content to encourage student engagement.
• Work collaboratively with KVAAP, faculty and staff to accomplish unit goals.
• Attend special recruiting events on the weekend.
• Assist the Assistant Director with persistence and completion goals of the college.

Skills and knowledge required:

• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in working with diverse populations
• Skill in building relationships
• Skill in providing quality customer service
• Knowledge of academic programs, courses and services
• Knowledge of KVAAP mission, requirements, expectations and procedures
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements. An example of this would be a bachelor's degree in communication, student services, business administration or a related field and three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Physical Demands:

Ability to travel among Kalamazoo Valley campus locations is expected.

Work Hours: Times will vary. College business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Some weekend events will require an adjusted schedule. Posting Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu.

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 5, 2026.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Other Document
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Individuals who use tobacco products will not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?
• Yes
• No