Admissions and Recruitment Advisor - 2 positions

Working Title: Admissions and Recruitment Advisor - 2 positions

The appointment shall be for a fixed term of five (5) months without the possibility of further renewal.

Department Name: Enrollment Services          

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Student Services Professional IB

Classification Salary Range: $4,482 - $6,342 per month.

The hiring range for this position is $4,482 - $4,576 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Join CSUDH?

The Enrollment Management department is dedicated to recruiting, admitting, enrolling, and graduating Toros. The department carries the responsibility for developing and executing a comprehensive enrollment management plan that fosters an integrative recruitment and admission effort consistent with the university’s strategic goals and direction. We are committed to student success by providing services, resources, and tools to the campus community.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Associate Director, Admissions and Recruitment, the Admissions and Recruitment Advisor position performs duties related to the recruitment and enrollment of K-16 students to CSUDH. Responsibilities include meeting prospective students and their families/support systems to provide information about enrollment and admission; these interactions will occur in individual and group settings. The incumbent will also assist the New Student Orientation (NSO) Specialist with First-year, Transfer and Parent program tasks and responsibilities. Will also assist with Campus Tours, Early Assessment Program, Recruitment and Yield.

This position will involve travel, evening and weekend hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides routine advice and counsel to prospective students and their families on general CSU and CSUDH specific admissions requirements, the financial aid process, and enrollment process.
• Advises students who are eligible for special programs and services such as EOP, AB540.
• Using well-structured formats, conducts CSUDH presentations, application workshops and attends college fairs.
• Responds routinely to inquiries from students via· email, telephone and pre-admission appointments in person or on-line.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Experience: Equivalent of one (1) year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques.
• Principles of individual and group behavior.
• The ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned.
• The basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned.
• Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation.
• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
• Gather and analyze data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Student assistant experience in Admissions, Recruitment or Outreach services.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CSU admission and enrollment policies.
• Effectively manage time, multi-task and manage multiple priorities and make deadlines.
• Accurately assess a prospective students admission eligibility
• Public speaking experience.
• Effective written communication.
• Experience counseling students and families.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:                            

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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