Outreach & Admission Coordinator, Black Honors College (BHC)

CSU Careers•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Dean, the BHC Outreach and Admission Coordinator (Coordinator) works to engage and inform current and prospective students (from preadmission to the university through graduation) in the educational and programmatic components and benefits of the Black Honors College (BHC). The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the institutional progress on all initiatives for the Black Honors College. This work involves working collaboratively with other units on campus such as Admissions & Outreach, New Student Orientation, and Academic Advising when developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies (including related materials) that support these initiatives. Work involves contributing to developing and presenting information to Sac State staff, administrators, advisors, counselors, and/or students enrolled at Sac State (through events, presentations, workshops, etc.) to help them understand and explore the benefits of participation in the BHC. Work includes preparing and presenting information to administrators, counselors, and/or students at regional high schools and community colleges (also through events, presentations, workshops, etc.) to help them understand requirements for admission as well as resources for engagement and support after admission. The Coordinator must understand and convey requirements for admission to the campus and BHC, this includes reviewing applications and providing conditional admissions to potential students. Finally, the incumbent collaborates with the Dean and other staff to provide co-curricular activities for BHC students.

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.
Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
Student services experience (e.g., advising, admissions and outreach, student programming or development).
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment subject to frequent change.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide services to a diverse student population.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide lead work direction to represented staff and student employees.
Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Familiarity working with school-based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).
Ability to apply moderately complex rules, regulations and procedures.
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a job related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, higher education/leadership or a related field.
Knowledge of the Black Honors College functions, structure and other outreach practices.
Working knowledge of CSU policies and procedures regarding marketing/ public relations.
Working knowledge of marketing strategies.
Experience working with student support programs and services that foster success.

Responsibilities

Engage and inform current and prospective students about the Black Honors College (BHC).
Support institutional progress on all initiatives for the Black Honors College.
Collaborate with campus units like Admissions & Outreach, New Student Orientation, and Academic Advising to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies.
Develop and present information to Sac State staff, administrators, advisors, counselors, and students about the benefits of BHC participation.
Prepare and present information to administrators, counselors, and students at regional high schools and community colleges about BHC admission requirements and resources.
Understand and convey admission requirements for the campus and BHC.
Review applications and provide conditional admissions to potential students.
Collaborate with the Dean and other staff to provide co-curricular activities for BHC students.