Admissions Counselor for Transfer Initiatives (Student Services Professional II) CURRENT CSU SYSTEM-WIDE APPLICANTS ONLY

***CURRENT CSU SYSTEM-WIDE APPLICANTS ONLY***

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Working under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Recruitment & Communications and work direction of the Lead Admissions Counselor, the incumbent performs moderately complex professional student service work, applying both knowledge and judgment to accomplish tasks. This position requires late night, early morning, and weekend commitments as situations necessitate, and overnight travel.

The ACTI is responsible for performing routine outreach and recruitment activities within a recruitment territory (the boundaries of which may change over time due to demographic changes and strategic shifts) in which they cultivate relationships with prospective students and schools to meet new student enrollment goals. For the purposes of this position description, prospective students are those being recruited to or having applied to attend Chico State for a current or future term who have not yet started classes.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.

AND

Two years of full-time 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.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Experience working as an admissions counselor or student services advisor in higher education.
• Experience planning and presenting information to large groups, such as orientation and/or outreach events.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $60,996 - $86,736 per year. 

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a “General Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License as well as co