Working Title:  Admissions & Recruitment Advisor

Department Name: Enrollment Services

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Student Services Professional I/B

Classification Salary Range: $4,482 - $6,342 per month

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $4,482 - $4,576 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department/Position:

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Admissions and Recruitment, the Admissions and Recruitment Advisor position performs duties related to the recruitment and enrollment of K-16 students to CSUDH. Responsibilities include meeting prospective students and their families/support systems to provide information about enrollment and admission; these interactions will occur in individual and group settings. The incumbent will also assist the New Student Orientation (NSO) Specialist with First-year, Transfer and Parent program tasks and responsibilities. Will also assist with Campus Tours, Early Assessment Program, Recruitment and Yield.

This position will involve travel, evening and weekend hours.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides routine advice and counsel to prospective students and their families on general CSU and CSUDH specific admissions requirements, the financial aid process, and enrollment process.
• Advises students who are eligible for special programs and services such as EOP, AB540.
• Using well-structured formats, conducts CSUDH presentations, application workshops and attends college fairs.
• Assists the New Student Orientation Specialist with coordinating First-year, Transfer and Parent programs components.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: 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.
• Experience: Equivalent of one (1) year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job-related education may be substituted for the required 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation.
• Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations, present clear and concise information orally and in written reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Student assistant experience in Admissions, Recruitment or Outreach services.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CSU admission and enrollment policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task and manage multiple priorities and make deadlines.
• Ability to accurately assess a prospective students’ admission eligibility.
• Public speaking experience.
• Effective written communication.
• Experience counseling students and families.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:                                     

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.