Freshman Admissions Lead (SSP III)

CSU Careers•Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, the Freshman Admissions Coordinator is responsible for providing admission and advising services that assist students in their transition to the university. The Freshman Unit admits incoming students, advises students regarding their admissions requirements and their credits applicable to baccalaureate programs, identifies requirements for their particular major, and advises students regarding appropriate pathways for meeting major and General Education degree requirements. The Coordinator will independently plan to complete work by the assigned departmental due date, have both interviewing and counseling techniques to speak and meet with students who have individual questions, and use sound judgment to recommend solutions to problems and changes in program procedures. The Coordinator will also ensure the team evaluates admissions applications in accordance with CSU admission policies, Title 5, and California Code of Regulations.

Requirements

Interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements
Reason logically, analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations to communicate the data.
Advise students individually and in groups on routine and complex matters where required.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, and student organizations, and promote a positive, service oriented collegial work environment with a variety of individuals.
Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience and graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Providing admission and advising services that assist students in their transition to the university.
Admitting incoming students.
Advising students regarding their admissions requirements and their credits applicable to baccalaureate programs.
Identifying requirements for their particular major.
Advising students regarding appropriate pathways for meeting major and General Education degree requirements.
Independently plan to complete work by the assigned departmental due date.
Use interviewing and counseling techniques to speak and meet with students who have individual questions.
Use sound judgment to recommend solutions to problems and changes in program procedures.
Ensure the team evaluates admissions applications in accordance with CSU admission policies, Title 5, and California Code of Regulations.