Admissions & Outreach Trainee

California State University, Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

3d • $4,150 - $5,076

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Recruitment, Outreach, and Orientation, the Admissions & Outreach Trainee receives lead work direction from higher-level Student Services Professionals. The role supports advising prospective students, families, and the campus community about admissions requirements, the Sacramento State and CSU application process, campus student services, and other university-related information. The trainee represents Sacramento State to diverse constituents and maintains positive relationships with schools, counselors, and the general public.

Working under direct supervision, the trainee provides basic and general advisement and conducts established presentations and admissions information sessions for prospective students and families, individually and in groups. This work is conducted both in person and virtually. The position is a full-time, one-academic-year temporary appointment and is not renewable.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior; research and observation techniques for recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and interviewing techniques and methods.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences, and interviews; clearly express ideas and recommendations orally; write clear and concise reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field. Specialized experience applying the stated knowledge and abilities may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to understand, embrace, and communicate Sacramento State marketing messages.
• Knowledge of recruiting and marketing.
• Knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and housing processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and recognize multicultural, multisexed, and multi-aged value systems.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and software, including Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), web browsers, and online academic resources such as CalStateApply, TES CollegeSource, and Assist.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents, including faculty, students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to travel frequently using a personal vehicle with current registration and automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel independently and punctually on a frequent basis.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting students from various backgrounds to pursue higher education.
• Knowledge of freshman and transfer admission requirements in the California State University System.
• Experience working with diverse students, including first-generation and low-income student populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Knowledge of Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, Chancellor's Office policies and regulations, national accreditation policies, and campus requirements related to admission, advanced standing credit award, and academic credit policies.

Responsibilities

• Support advising prospective students, families, and the campus community on admissions requirements, the Sacramento State and CSU application process, campus student services, and other university information.
• Represent Sacramento State to a variety of constituents and maintain positive relationships with schools, counselors, and the general public.
• Provide basic and general advisement to prospective students under direct supervision, in person and virtually.
• Conduct established presentations and admissions information sessions for prospective students and families, individually and in groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level