Position Title:
Enrollment Services Outreach Coordinator

Institution:
Oregon State University - Cascades

Position Contact Name:
Heather Blomquist

Position Contact Email:
[email protected]

Position Contact Phone:
541-322-2092

Job Post Website Address:
https://oregonstate.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSU_Careers_Site/job/Enrollment-Services-Outreach-Coordinator_JR0001603

Salary Range:
$54,000-$58,000

Deadline or Close Date:
11/12/2026

Job Location - City, State:
Bend, OR

Position Description:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Services, Financial Services, the Enrollment Services Outreach Coordinator represents Oregon State University–Cascades through admissions recruitment and financial aid outreach activities that support campus enrollment and access goals. The position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families as they navigate the college search, admissions and financial aid processes. The role requires speaking and writing fluency in Spanish.T

he Enrollment Services Outreach Coordinator will develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, community-based organizations and other community partners throughout Central Oregon. The position will plan and participate in recruitment and outreach activities, including high school visits, college fairs, financial aid presentations, community events, information sessions and other programs designed to increase awareness of and access to OSU-Cascades.

The position provides individualized admissions and financial aid guidance to prospective students, current students, and families and helps connect students with appropriate university resources. The coordinator will provide outreach and student support in both English and Spanish and will play an important role in expanding access to higher education among diverse populations throughout Central Oregon.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and changing environment. The position requires frequent travel throughout Central Oregon, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a demonstrated commitment to providing excellent service to students, families, schools, and community partners.

This position will have a high level of responsibility for managing outreach activities, schedules, travel, communications and follow-up within assigned areas. The position will work collaboratively with the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices, academic programs, and other campus partners to ensure prospective and current students receive accurate, timely and coordinated information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represents Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades at high school visits, community college events, college fairs, multicultural events, community events, financial aid nights, family programs, and other recruitment and outreach activities throughout Central Oregon and other assigned areas.
• Develops and maintains relationships with high school counselors, community college personnel, community-based organizations, cultural and community groups, prospective students and their families, and other individuals and organizations that support student access to higher education.
• Assists in planning and coordinating on-campus recruitment events for prospective students and families, including information sessions, preview events, admitted student events, group visits, and other programs.
• Plans and conducts presentations, information sessions, workshops, and discussions regarding OSU-Cascades, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, academic programs, and student services in English and Spanish to prospective students, families, schools, and community partners.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies designed to increase awareness of OSU-Cascades and encourage prospective students to engage with the admissions and enrollment process.
• Maintains current knowledge of OSU academic programs, admissions requirements, financial aid opportunities, scholarships, enrollment processes, and student services to effectively represent the university.
• Coordinates with schools, community organizations, students, families, and campus partners to confirm appointments, visits, presentations, and outreach activities. Manages travel arrangements to ensure effective use of university resources.
• Maintains reports documenting outreach activities, student contacts, presentations, and other recruitment efforts.
• Tracks and assesses the effectiveness of outreach activities and makes recommendations to Enrollment Services and Admissions leadership regarding strategies, programming, and resource use.
• Assists with communications, website updates, social media, publications, and other recruitment materials as assigned.

• Educates prospective and current students and their families regarding federal, state, institutional, and local financial aid programs and scholarship opportunities.
• Assists students and families in understanding the financial aid application process, including FAFSA/ORSAA requirements, deadlines, required documentation, and next steps.
• Explains financial aid awards and helps students understand how financial aid and scholarships may affect their ability to enroll and attend OSU-Cascades.
• Prepares and presents financial aid and scholarship information for high school visits, community college events, FAFSA/ORSAA nights, recruitment programs, family events, and other community outreach activities.
• Provides financial aid and scholarship information in Spanish as appropriate.
• Promotes OSU-Cascades scholarship opportunities and connects students with appropriate scholarship resources.
• Tracks student questions and follow-up needs and refers students to specialized financial aid staff when additional assistance is required.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and scholarship opportunities necessary to provide accurate information to students, families, and community partners.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families as they explore OSU-Cascades and navigate the admissions and enrollment process.
• Meets with prospective students and families to advise and counsel them regarding admissions requirements, application procedures, deadlines, academic programs, transfer opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, and enrollment steps.
• Provides individualized assistance to students in understanding their next steps and navigating university processes.
• Provides admissions and financial aid information to students and families in both English and Spanish.
• Responds to questions from prospective and current students and families through in-person meetings, telephone, email, virtual appointments, and outreach activities.
• Makes appropriate referrals to academic advising, student programs, campus life, and other university services.
• Maintains accurate records of student contacts, advising activities, referrals, and follow-up using university systems.
• Conducts follow-up outreach with prospective students based on their stage in the enrollment process, individual needs, and direction from Enrollment Services/Admissions leadership.

• Participates in Enrollment Services and Admissions meetings, professional development activities, university committees, and professional organizations as appropriate.
• Assists with special projects, research, program development, and assessment activities related to recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, and student success.
• Provides support for Enrollment Services and Admissions programs and activities as needed.
• Performs other necessary duties to fulfill the obligations of the position and support the mission of OSU-Cascades.