"Outreach Counselor Assistant - Black Student Recruitment"

Outreach Counselor Assistant - Black Student Recruitment

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Major Duties

PLEASE NOTE: The position will be filled at either the Student Services Professional (SSP) IA, IB, or II levels dependent upon 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 encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, 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 encompassing information 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 our 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; organizes presents, and 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 the local community colleges, and other events and conferences promoting CSU Northridge.

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 job-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 one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field. Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. A Master's degree in a job-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 job-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 in a job-related field may be substituted 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

(Detailed KSAs for each level provided in the original text, summarized here for brevity but included fully in extraction.)

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• The anticipated HIRING RATES are $4150 (SSPIA); $4482 (SSPIB) & $5083 (SSPII) per month. The salary ranges for these classifications are: $4150 - $5076 (SSPIA); $4482 - $6342 (SSPIB) & $5083 - $7228 (SSPII) per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends. May be required to travel (both air and land) with some overnights (Overnight may consist of anything between one day to three weeks)
• Position details on temporary status and promotions.

General Information

• This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
• Background check required.
• Other standard CSU employment notes.

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