Admissions & Recruitment Outreach Assistant

California State University • Allen, TX

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About The Position

The Admissions & Recruitment Outreach Assistant supports recruitment of prospective freshman and transfer students. The position independently carries out day-to-day assignments without immediate supervision, for no more than 20 hours per week. Duties include visiting community colleges, high schools, and community-based organization college fairs; guiding prospective students on admission and enrollment requirements; supporting on-campus recruitment programs; advising prospective undergraduate students and their supporters through various communication tools; collaborating with campus and community partners; and leading or supporting presentations and workshops. The role also assists with other admissions and recruitment functions and duties as assigned.

This is a temporary position working 15–20 hours per week. The hiring salary is $24.00 per hour. A satisfactory background check is required before an offer may be made. The position is subject to mandated-reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; CSUCI is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field; qualifying specialized experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required before an offer can be made.
• Comply with mandated-reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program at CSUCI.
• Fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to understand standard office procedures and learn office systems.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to create and foster positive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, student organizations, and public and private agencies.
• Ability to professionally present presentations.
• Familiarity with office-related software used for word processing and creating spreadsheets.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds, primarily in the form of recruitment materials.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment of prospective freshman and transfer students.
• Independently carry out day-to-day assignments without immediate supervision, working no more than 20 hours per week.
• Visit community colleges, high schools, and community-based organization college fairs and guide prospective students on admission and enrollment requirements.
• Support on-campus recruitment programs, including information sessions, campus tours, and admitted freshman and transfer events.
• Advise and counsel prospective undergraduate students and their supporters about admission requirements and application procedures through phone, email, virtual and in-person meetings, and in-person hosting and greeting.
• Collaborate with on- and off-campus partners to support admissions and recruitment objectives.
• Lead and/or support presentations, including application workshops, student celebrations, educational opportunities, and support services.
• Assist with other admissions and recruitment-related functions and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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