Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: 1
Location: Thousand Oaks
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Director of Admission, provide
information regarding the University to prospective students;
travel to various cities, in and outside of California, to recruit
students and make presentations to high schools and community
colleges; interviews students, reviews applications and scholarship
essays, follows up with students, selects qualified applicants, and
makes recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of
scholarships as appropriate; provides support to recruitment and
enrollment yield activities in areas including but not limited to
transfer and multicultural recruitment, professional development
and community relations.
Representative Duties:
- Travel to various cities and make presentations to high
schools, community colleges, and other community organizations;
participate in college fairs; answer questions regarding the
admission process and the University; make travel and lodging
arrangements as necessary. E
Coordinate recruitment and admission for selected regional
community colleges. E
Cultivate admitted student portfolio with high-touch outreach
and engagement with prospective students and families to
successfully drive enrollment/matriculation yield. E
Give presentations to prospective students and their families
and community organizations. E
Assist in the coordination and implementation of multicultural
recruitment strategies. E
Interview prospective students off site at various locations.
E
Read and evaluate applications and scholarship essays; assure
applicant credentials meet qualifications for admission; select
qualified applicants and make recommendations regarding admissions
and awarding of scholarships to the Director. E
Meet with prospective students individually; respond to
questions or concerns of students; follow up with students as
needed. E
Make, receive and respond to various forms of communication;
respond to inquiries regarding scholarships, financial aid,
admissions process and related matters. E
Ability to use MS Office and other PC based software and
databases and other office equipment as assigned. E
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned
activities. E
Participate in the development of publicity materials including
letters, brochures and fliers. E
E=Essential Duties
Knowledge Of:
- Admissions policies and procedures
- Recruitment, interviewing and advisement techniques
- Public speaking techniques
- Recruitment within the framework of university mission, goals
and objectives
- Communication and marketing strategies
- University mission, goals and objectives
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and cultural
sensitivity
Ability To:
- Provide information regarding the university to prospective
students
- Travel to various cities and make travel arrangements
- Interview students, read applications and scholarship essays,
select qualified candidates and make recommendations regarding
admissions and awarding of scholarships
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations
- Collaborate with other university departments
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to internal
and external audiences
- Organize and schedule work
- Operate a computer and other office equipment
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's Degree and intern
experience in a college or university setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Valid driver's license
Physical Abilities:
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;
communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the
telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity
machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer
printer; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or
transport light objects up to 20lbs; position self to store and/or
retrieve files
Working Environment:
Office environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Ground and air travel
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Hiring Range $26 - $28
Posting Number: Staff005662022
Open Date: 10/05/2026
Close Date: 10/19/2026
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13662
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's
policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.
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