Regional Admissions Counselor - Central Valley

Humboldt State University
Admissions & New Student Programs

Location: Central Valley, CA
Open Date: Nov 6, 2019
Close Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019

(Job #19-80) Student Services Professional II, Regional Admissions Counselor - Central Valley, $4,304-6,120/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a temporary, full-time, benefited, 12-month pay plan position in the Office of Admissions. This position comes with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, CalPERS retirement, Fee Waiver eligibility (reduced tuition on most CSU system classes), life insurance, and voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Humboldt State University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. HSU is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Position Summary: The regional admissions counselor is responsible for recruiting prospective students to Humboldt State University (HSU). This position is regionally-based in the Central California region (Bakersfield to Stockton) and will telephone/video commute to campus meetings as necessary. The incumbent will travel to high schools, community colleges, churches, community-based organizations, military installations, and other areas in the assigned region to develop partnerships, recruit students, and assist prospective students in gathering the necessary information they need to make an informed decision about HSU. The Regional Admissions Counselor will participate in recruitment and special events (both on- and off-campus) and be assigned major responsibility for one or two programs such as community-based partnership development and targeted recruitment to special populations.

Duties:
Actively recruit assigned area:

Manage designated recruitment area which includes: developing and maintaining relationships with and providing service to high school and college personnel

Schedule school visits to speak with students regarding HSU

Conduct appointments and presentations at community colleges

Establish connections with individuals who influence students making decisions on higher education

Assist prospective students with questions regarding HSU:

Meet with prospective students and counselors during schools visit or off-campus to answer their questions and help them with the application process

Follow-up correspondence and individual counseling to prospective students via in-person meetings, e-mail, telephone, etc.

Conduct targeted recruitment efforts to increase application, yield, and retention

Application processing, follow-up, and evaluation:

Perform initial evaluation of first-year students/transfer applications for determining eligibility requirements and enter information into the student information system

Follow-Up with applicants to assist in the application process. Provide support to parents/teachers/counselors to help their students through the application and admissions process

Develop partnerships with community-based organizations and school districts:

Develop partnerships, with the support of the Director of Admissions, to create new opportunities for MOU and pipeline creation

Conduct specialized workshops around the application, financial literacy, and related topics to assist families in the college selection process

Other duties as assigned by Director of Admissions:

Recruitment strategy projects

SMS/MMS projects

Other outreach projects

Participate in two on-campus events

Participate in on-campus team training

Qualifications
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 jobrelated field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities listed below may be substituted for the required education on a yearforyear basis.

Experience: 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 jobrelated field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
This position is responsible for recruiting the Central California region, which is defined as the following counties: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Tolumne, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and Madera. The Regional Admissions Counselor duties require the incumbent to be available to work in this geographic area on a daily basis, which is a condition of employment.

This position requires several weeks of out-of-region recruitment travel across California, and limited travel out-of-state. The ability to participate in official travel to perform the duties required of the position is a condition of employment.

Possessing and maintaining a valid California driver's license for the operation of a vehicle and maintaining a good driving record is a condition of employment. A good driving record is interpreted according to UCAM 6562 which requires certification that the incumbent has not been issued more than three moving violations or been responsible for more than three accidents (or any combination of more than three there-of) during the past 12 months.

This is an exempt position, and hours may periodically go above 40 hours/week and require working early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of:

Practices, procedures, and activities of higher education admissions programs

General knowledge of:

California State University System policies and procedures related to admissions and enrollment management

Methods and problems of organizational and program management

Research and interview techniques

Principles of individual and group behavior

Skills:

Excellent writing and oral communication skills

Strong organization skills

Proficiency with personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; database software, Internet, and e-mail

Ability to:

Explain, interpret, and apply a wide variety of rules and regulations related to admission and financial aid information

Communicate complex rules and regulations to a diverse audience consisting of students, teacher, counselors, family members, and HSU staff

Demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experience working with staff and students of color, underrepresented, different socioeconomic statuses, gender identities and/or students with disabilities

Interact in a caring manner with potential students, parents, high school and community colleges staff on a one-on-one basis and in group settings

Demonstrate professional demeanor

Learn complex tasks quickly

Use informed professional judgment

Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms

Work in a collaborative environment with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Learn and apply new computer software

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 diversity of sexual orientations and identities, and diversity of gender identities and perform 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

Rapidly acquire a general knowledge of HSU's overall operation, functions and programs

Make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas

Application Instructions
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials via Interfolio by clicking the "Apply Now" button to the right:

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Contact information for at least three professional references

HSU Employment History Form (HSU Employment History Form: https://forms.humboldt.edu/employment-history-form)

(NOTE: Download the HSU Employment History Form and save it as a PDF file prior to filling it out. If the form is filled out on line (accessed via a web browser), content WILL NOT be saved).

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. To be notified in the event this recruitment re-opens for a subsequent review of applications, send an email to careers@humboldt.edu that includes the job number (19-80) and applicant's last name in the subject line of the message.

Humboldt State University sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). HSU was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education (or activities only part of which are qualifying) will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus, unless otherwise stated.

A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employ-ment. CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083. Upon appointment to this position, the successful candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their CANRA reporting status.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

New faculty employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits. Staff employees covered under bargaining agreements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, C99, E99, M80 and M9 hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2018 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits

If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hsuhr@humboldt.edu







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