Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist - (Student Services Professional II) -

at  California State University

Job no: 544039
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty), Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, the Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist represents SF State at high school/community college visits, college nights/fairs, and transfer days/fairs as assigned. Incumbent plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations, and follow -up visits; identifies potential students, and provides information about higher education generally, and the California State University (CSU) and SF State, specifically; and behaves in a manner that promotes goodwill on behalf of the University. Incumbent recruits, advises, and evaluates admissions requirements for prospective undergraduate students to SF State and the CSU system. The incumbent educates the public (including K-12, Community College, Community Based Organizations, and SF State stakeholders) about admissions requirements, policies, and processes and developing and implementing programs for student recruitment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management. General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi‑aged value systems and work accordingly; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts; and, rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.
Experience:
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
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. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• Bilingual skills highly desirable.
• Experience with setting up and conducting virtual meetings using current technologies.
• Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of enrollment and student services programs, policies, procedures, and practices, SF State Bulletin, CSU applications, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) information and supplementary forms, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and various admissions equity programs targeting underserved students.
• Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge of K-12 and higher education issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer and software tools.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Please refer the Job description for details