Student Recruitment Coordinator

Job Description:

Student Recruitment Coordinator

Description

• • Position Summary
  • (Classified as: Student Services Professional I/A)
    
    Full-time temporary position available on or after February 3, 2025 and ending on or before February 2, 2026 in Student Recruitment and Outreach. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
    
    The Student Recruitment Coordinator is an entry-level role responsible for providing foundational student support services within the university. This position will provide a variety of services for prospective students and will strategize to identify particular communities of students and an appropriate recruitment plan. This position will provide a variety of campus information and services to prospective students and others interested in post-secondary education at Stanislaus State.
    
    The Student Recruitment Coordinator will work under close supervision and will receive training to develop their professional skills in student services. This role provides a foundational step within the Student Services Professional series, with opportunities for growth into SSP IB and higher-level positions that involve increasing responsibility, independence, and expertise in student advising and program management.
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide basic information and guidance to students regarding university policies, degree programs, and available resources.
    • Assist students with problem-solving and decision-making related to their academic journey.
    • Establish and maintain direct contact with prospective students, their parents, counselors and teachers to promote post-secondary education and provide information regarding CSU admission requirements, procedures and timelines, financial aid programs, academic opportunities and student services available at Stanislaus State, through individual advising and group presentations.
    • Interview individual prospective students and review documents and forms required for CSU admission, financial aid, scholarships and other service opportunities.
    • Travel to assigned schools to provide outreach services related to CSU admissions, including in-class presentations, application workshops, college nights, and other college readiness events.
    • Track, follow up with, and communicate with prospective students, assisting them throughout the entire process from initial interest to enrollment.
    • Conduct interviews to gather information, clarify facts, and assist students in understanding program requirements and services available to them.
    • Support higher-level staff in coordinating events, workshops, and outreach activities to enhance student involvement and success.
    • Assist with on- and off-campus recruitment efforts, often on weekends, including events such as Preview Day, Open Houses, CLYC, Counselor Conferences, and Warrior Welcomes.
    • Assist with advising support for scheduled Saturday campus tours.
    • Gather and organize information, maintain accurate records of student interactions, and contribute to periodic reports on program activities and outcomes.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • 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. 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.
    Experience: None Required.
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
    • Experience in academic advising, student services, or educational program coordination within higher education.
    • Experience working with community college systems and knowledge of Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) requirements.
    • Prior experience in an educational or student services setting.
    • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred for effective communication with a diverse range of campus constituents and external partners.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior.
    • Working knowledge of research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
    • Working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
    • Ability to gather and analyze data, ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
    • Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews.
    • Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally.
    • Ability to write clear and concise reports.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
  • Special Conditions
  • • Ability to travel to off-campus sites.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule (after hours, evenings and or weekends). Including campus events as needed.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Valid California Driver's License.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $3,952 - $4,347 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full Student Services Professional I/A range: $3,952 - $4,834 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Bargaining Unit: 4 Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
  • Application Deadline
  • January 20, 2025
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘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 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Jan 06 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 20 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Closing Date/Time: 2025-01-20