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Job Title: Transfer Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 24599
Job Code: 3084 Student Services Professional III
Department: Student Outreach & Recruitment
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About the Position
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The Transfer Admissions Counselor/Recruiter performs various functions under the supervision of the Associate Director, Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR) and receive work-lead direction from the Lead, Admissions Counselor/Recruiter, but works collaboratively with Undergraduate Admissions to deliver a variety of recruitment and advising efforts in support of attracting and enrolling an academically strong, culturally diverse and socially conscious undergraduate student population in support of SJSU¿s Enrollment Management Plan. This position is responsible for advising and counseling all prospective, new, and continuing students attempting to complete Title 5, CSU and University undergraduate admissions and degree requirements; conducts undergraduate admission evaluations and assessments; and actively collaborates with other university staff involved in various aspects of admissions and records processing, to ensure that related processes are completed in a timely manner. The objective in all interactions is to provide customer service and information regarding policies and procedures; to suggest actions that will resolve issues; and to establish cordial and collegial relationships with contacts in the undergraduate admissions unit. The primary responsibility of the Transfer Admissions Counselor/Recruiter is to represent San Jose State University to prospective students, parents, community college counselors. Working under limited supervision, the position is responsible for maintaining a high level of knowledge regarding CSU admissions policies, with special emphasis on transfer students and non-resident/international policies, procedures, and advising practices. This position maintains a high level of expertise in undergraduate transfer and freshmen admission requirements, processes, and regulations to facilitate quality customer service to ensure enrollment at SJSU.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Conducts domestic and international advising and recruitment to prospective students. - Conducts in-depth interviews to assess students¿ needs, goals, major choices, and preparedness for university level work. - Advises students who are eligible for special programs and services such as EOP, AB540, and Transfer Admission for students who have ADTs on the process of acceptance to each of these programs. - Conducts development of online information and/or electronic materials, website and social media about Transfer admission counseling opportunities. - Coordinates pre-approved recruitment activities off-campus to develop and maintain collaborative programs involving community college students, faculty, and staff. - Coordinates, plans, organizes, and participates in various visitation programs to community colleges to attract upper-division transfer and non-traditional students. |
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Minimum Qualifications
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Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related and three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A master¿s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Master's Degree in higher education or similar field
- 1 to 2 years of program implementation and coordination in higher education - 1 to 2 years of presentation experience |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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- Ability to effectively interact with diverse students and employees.
- Ability to logically reason and analyze data to make informed decisions. - Ability to identify problems and find resolutions in an efficient manner. - Ability to utilizes or learn to utilize CMS for record keeping and to retrieve information. - Knowledge of technical databases and programs for word documents, databases, communication tools, spreadsheets, etc. - Ability to develop and lead presentations and workshops. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Ability to travel consistently and independently off campus to various community college and/or high school sites for recruitment events and presentation visits. - Ability to take initiative and is resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements. - Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data. - Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required. - Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports. - Knowledge of technology and software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and communication tools. - Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects. - Ability to identify conflict, problem solve, and resolve student problems and concerns in the most efficient manner possible. - Ability to plan, organize, and implement small and large scale events to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all prospective students. |
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Posting Date
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June 15, 2018
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Application Screening
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Application Screening begins July 2, 2018
Applications received before that date will receive first consideration. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. |
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Required Application Material
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Resume
Letter of interest List of References Complete SJSU Online Employment Application Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. |
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Additional Information
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Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a driminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. |
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Equal Employment Statement
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SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self disclose. |
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Contact Information
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One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250 |
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