Admissions Coordinator/Recruiter

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator/Recruiter performs professional student services duties in a centralized admissions environment under general supervision. The position advises prospective students and families on admissions requirements and processes, coordinates and participates in local, regional, and out-of-state recruitment activities, and supports university enrollment goals at targeted high schools and community colleges. The role uses a student-centered, equity-minded approach and provides equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive services. The incumbent develops relationships with educational partners, provides admissions counseling and outreach, coordinates recruitment and yield events, and contributes to department operations and strategic recruitment initiatives. This is a temporary, one-year appointment with no permanent status granted; the assignment may expire earlier. The position is in University Outreach and School Relations and has a 1.0 time base of 40 hours per week. Employees must reside in California upon hire.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
Two years of professional experience in a student services program area.
Valid California driver's license.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination requirements.
Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for students and support the university's commitment to a vision of excellence.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required for employment.
Must reside in California upon date of hire.
As a mandated reporter, comply with applicable requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience developing and executing comprehensive recruitment, outreach, and admissions initiatives that support enrollment goals across local, regional, and out-of-state markets.
Experience building partnerships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, community-based organizations, and educational leaders.
Experience coordinating recruitment presentations, college fairs, information sessions, yield events, and special programs in virtual, on-campus, and off-campus settings.
Experience using SLATE CRM and other recruitment tools to manage outreach campaigns, track engagement and enrollment outcomes, maintain databases, and conduct targeted communications.
Experience coordinating small- and large-scale recruitment and yield events, particularly in out-of-state markets.
Experience cultivating relationships with out-of-state counselors, administrators, and school districts and coordinating admissions receptions, campus visits, and informational programs.
Strong admissions counseling and advising skills, including providing individualized guidance through workshops, presentations, and one-on-one support.
Experience reviewing application materials and academic records and supporting admissions verification activities.
Ability to adapt and collaborate on meetings, special projects, and new initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain liaison relationships with local, regional, and non-local high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations in assigned target areas.
Build relationships with out-of-state high schools, community colleges, counselors, administrators, and school districts, and help market CSULB to out-of-state markets.
Provide admissions guidance to prospective students, families, and school and community partners through individual advising, presentations, workshops, and other communications, both in person and virtually.
Coordinate and deliver recruitment presentations, college fairs, information sessions, yield events, special programs, admissions receptions, campus visits, and informational programs in virtual, on-campus, and off-campus settings.
Communicate information about admissions requirements, financial aid opportunities, academic programs, student support services, and campus life.
Use SLATE CRM and other recruitment tools to manage outreach campaigns, track engagement and enrollment outcomes, maintain recruitment databases, and implement targeted communications through phone, email, social media, and other channels.
Assist applicants through the admissions process, review application materials and academic records, and support admissions verification activities during peak periods.
Contribute to daily office operations, including advising services, front desk support, student employee supervision, and responses to virtual inquiries.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans, with particular attention to out-of-state markets.
Serve as a subject matter expert on out-of-state admissions and recruitment and coordinate recruitment and yield events in those markets.
Contribute to major outreach initiatives and signature events, working with campus stakeholders to represent programs accurately, execute events, and improve recruitment practices.
Participate in meetings, special projects, and new initiatives in support of departmental and university goals.
Communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and follow university policies and procedures, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.