Admissions and Recruitment Advisor - 2 positions

California State University•Carson, CA

2d•$4,482 - $6,342

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.