California State University
Outreach Counselor Assistant - Black Student Recruitment
California State University, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands they belong to a community that advances student success and exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success for both students and employees and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will have opportunities to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun. Major Duties
PLEASE NOTE:
The position will be filled at either the Student Services Professional (SSP) IA, IB, or II levels depending on the applicant\'s qualifications. SSP IA:
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Trainee - Black Student Recruitment will be responsible for increasing the enrollment of prospective undergraduate Black students at CSUN. The incumbent will be trained to: conduct outreach and recruitment services; establish strong relationships with college counselors, parents, students, and communities to create a college pipeline for Black students from high schools and community colleges; conduct speaking engagements and workshops; assist with department-wide events; provide presentations on the CSU system, CSUN, EOP, financial aid, the application process, pre-enrollment follow up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California; and compile recruitment data and prepare reports. SSP IB:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Assistant, Black Student Recruitment, conducts school site outreach activities to support enrollment goals; assists with implementing plans of action and activities related to outreach and recruitment of prospective Black students’ first-time freshman and Black transfer students to the university. The incumbent conducts speaking engagements and workshops, assists with department-wide events, and provides presentations on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, CSU application process, pre-enrollment follow-up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California. Compiles recruitment data and prepares reports. SSP II:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor supports university recruitment and enrollment goals. The incumbent coordinates school site outreach activities within the campus service area; organizes, assesses and implements plans of action and activities related to outreach and recruitment of prospective first-time freshman and transfer Black students to the university. Attends college fairs, career days, college nights, and community college events; provides individual matriculation and follow-up to interested prospective students at designated high schools and community colleges; conducts speaking engagements; leads workshops; coordinates presentations encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, application process, testing, pre-enrollment follow-up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California. Compiles recruitment data and prepares reports; assists with coordinating and implementing department-wide events such as Admitted Matador Day, CSUN Days at local community colleges, and other events and conferences promoting CSUN. Qualifications
SSP IA:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field. No experience is required. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred. SSP IB:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field. Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. A Master\'s degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred. SSP II:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience. Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SSP IA : General knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior; working knowledge of research and observation techniques for recording, classifying, and interpreting information; and working knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw conclusions, and make recommendations; participate in group meetings, conferences, and interviews; clearly express ideas orally; write clear and concise reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty. SSP IB : General knowledge of organization and program management; working knowledge of research and interviewing techniques; understanding of individual and group behavior; ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of campus objectives and procedures; working knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in the Student Services field. Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of campus objectives; interpret and apply program rules; gather and analyze data; reason logically; present information clearly in oral and written form; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other agencies. SSP II : Working knowledge of program practices, procedures, and activities; working knowledge of organizational and program management; working knowledge of research and interview techniques; and working knowledge of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; plan work; obtain information through interviews; reason logically; collect, analyze, and present data; advise students individually and in groups; recognize multicultural value systems; establish and maintain relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, and others. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with implications for other programs or service areas. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule The university offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. Anticipated hiring rates: SSPIA $4,150; SSPIB $4,482; SSPII $5,083 per month. Salary ranges: SSPIA $4,150-$5,076; SSPIB $4,482-$6,342; SSPII $5,083-$7,228 per month. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends. Some travel (air/ground) with potential overnights (1 day to 3 weeks). The SSP IA: temporary position, with possible promotion to SSP IB based on progress and training completion. The SSP IB: temporary position; promotion to SSP II depends on departmental needs. The SSP II: temporary position; end date to be determined. General Information
This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED. This position is designated as sensitive by the CSU. A background check (including criminal records) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to do so may affect application status or continued employment.
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CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands they belong to a community that advances student success and exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success for both students and employees and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will have opportunities to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun. Major Duties
PLEASE NOTE:
The position will be filled at either the Student Services Professional (SSP) IA, IB, or II levels depending on the applicant\'s qualifications. SSP IA:
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Trainee - Black Student Recruitment will be responsible for increasing the enrollment of prospective undergraduate Black students at CSUN. The incumbent will be trained to: conduct outreach and recruitment services; establish strong relationships with college counselors, parents, students, and communities to create a college pipeline for Black students from high schools and community colleges; conduct speaking engagements and workshops; assist with department-wide events; provide presentations on the CSU system, CSUN, EOP, financial aid, the application process, pre-enrollment follow up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California; and compile recruitment data and prepare reports. SSP IB:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Assistant, Black Student Recruitment, conducts school site outreach activities to support enrollment goals; assists with implementing plans of action and activities related to outreach and recruitment of prospective Black students’ first-time freshman and Black transfer students to the university. The incumbent conducts speaking engagements and workshops, assists with department-wide events, and provides presentations on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, CSU application process, pre-enrollment follow-up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California. Compiles recruitment data and prepares reports. SSP II:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor supports university recruitment and enrollment goals. The incumbent coordinates school site outreach activities within the campus service area; organizes, assesses and implements plans of action and activities related to outreach and recruitment of prospective first-time freshman and transfer Black students to the university. Attends college fairs, career days, college nights, and community college events; provides individual matriculation and follow-up to interested prospective students at designated high schools and community colleges; conducts speaking engagements; leads workshops; coordinates presentations encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, application process, testing, pre-enrollment follow-up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California. Compiles recruitment data and prepares reports; assists with coordinating and implementing department-wide events such as Admitted Matador Day, CSUN Days at local community colleges, and other events and conferences promoting CSUN. Qualifications
SSP IA:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field. No experience is required. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred. SSP IB:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field. Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. A Master\'s degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred. SSP II:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience. Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SSP IA : General knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior; working knowledge of research and observation techniques for recording, classifying, and interpreting information; and working knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw conclusions, and make recommendations; participate in group meetings, conferences, and interviews; clearly express ideas orally; write clear and concise reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty. SSP IB : General knowledge of organization and program management; working knowledge of research and interviewing techniques; understanding of individual and group behavior; ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of campus objectives and procedures; working knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in the Student Services field. Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of campus objectives; interpret and apply program rules; gather and analyze data; reason logically; present information clearly in oral and written form; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other agencies. SSP II : Working knowledge of program practices, procedures, and activities; working knowledge of organizational and program management; working knowledge of research and interview techniques; and working knowledge of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; plan work; obtain information through interviews; reason logically; collect, analyze, and present data; advise students individually and in groups; recognize multicultural value systems; establish and maintain relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, and others. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with implications for other programs or service areas. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule The university offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. Anticipated hiring rates: SSPIA $4,150; SSPIB $4,482; SSPII $5,083 per month. Salary ranges: SSPIA $4,150-$5,076; SSPIB $4,482-$6,342; SSPII $5,083-$7,228 per month. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends. Some travel (air/ground) with potential overnights (1 day to 3 weeks). The SSP IA: temporary position, with possible promotion to SSP IB based on progress and training completion. The SSP IB: temporary position; promotion to SSP II depends on departmental needs. The SSP II: temporary position; end date to be determined. General Information
This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED. This position is designated as sensitive by the CSU. A background check (including criminal records) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to do so may affect application status or continued employment.
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