About the Department

Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by March 11, 2026. 

The Outreach & Recruitment Advisor is responsible for developing, supporting, and executing the College’s outreach and recruitment strategies to increase enrollment and strengthen community engagement. This position reports to the Director of Outreach and Recruitment and collaborates closely with Enrollment Services, Entry Advising, Academic Affairs, and external partners such as community-based organizations and K–12 institutions.

The Advisor leads new student recruitment efforts and promotes access to higher education for prospective students from all backgrounds. The position requires learning and clearly communicating essential information about the Highline College, including the application process, enrollment steps, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, student support services, and instructional program offerings.

Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are essential. Highline College is engaged in developing a long-term strategic enrollment management plan, and Outreach and Recruitment plays a central role in advancing this work in alignment with other college programs.

This role includes frequent public engagement and requires the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and families from a wide range of racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried, overtime-eligible position.

Work Schedule & Travel Requirements:
The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support outreach events, recruitment activities, and community engagement efforts. This position requires regular local travel to high schools, community organizations, and partner sites (within a 30 mile radius of Highline College). Travel may include use of a personal vehicle, and mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with College policy.

Position Duties

Reporting to the Director of Outreach & Recruitment, the Outreach & Recruitment Advisor will:

• Collaborate with community-based organizations and K–12 institutions to support recruitment, enrollment, and outreach initiatives;
• Develop and implement culturally responsive and inclusive outreach programming, in collaboration with internal partners, to engage diverse populations including youth (K–12), adult learners, and community members;
• Recruit new students to Highline College;
• Support prospective students and their families in navigating the College’s enrollment process and instructional programs;
• Ensure seamless hand-off of prospective students to Admissions, Entry Advising, and Academic/program Advisors;
• Utilize the College’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to support recruitment activities and maintain communication with prospective students;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and recruitment efforts, report outcomes, and implement continuous improvement strategies;
• Communicate Highline College degree and program offerings to prospective students and families;
• Assist prospective students in navigating financial aid and scholarship processes;
• Support recruitment events both on and off campus;
• Prepare and deliver public presentations appropriate for diverse audiences;
• Participate in department and college meetings;
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support Outreach & Recruitment efforts;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from all cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Ability to adapt communication style to varied audiences;
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities;
• Proficiency in leveraging information systems to inform decision-making;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative, results-oriented team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Strong presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate degree or higher; AND
• Two (2) years of marketing, recruitment, strategic planning, or related experience. (Professional experience may substitute for education requirements at the discretion of the College); AND
• Valid driver’s license required. 

• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred);
• Bachelor's degree;
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software;
• Experience with student recruitment;
• Previous experience working at a college or university;
• Experience serving multilingual communities.

Other Qualifications

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. 

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:

1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;

2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• National Criminal Background Check may be required.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline

NEED APPLICATION HELP?

Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524- 5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.