Career Opportunities

Working Title: Senior Admissions Advisor

Department Name: College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP)

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Student Services Professional III

Classification Salary Range: $5,025 - $7,159 per month

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department/Position:

Under general direction of the Assistant Dean of Graduate and Professional Programs, the Senior Admissions Advisor performs duties related to the recruitment and enrollment of graduate and professional students to CSUDH College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP). A significant component of this role is to meet prospective students and their families/support systems to provide information about enrollment and admission. These interactions will occur in individual and/or group settings, in person or on-phone. The incumbent must be familiar with admissions policies and requirements in order to communicate these requirements and assess a student’s eligibility clearly, correctly and effectively. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the collection and follow-up of applicant materials to graduate and self-support programs. This position will be responsible for communicating and following established policies especially for international students.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information to incoming graduate and post-baccalaureate students about all aspects of the enrollment cycle, including but not limited to, application process, admission requirements, financial aid process, enrollment process and post-secondary options.
• Assist Assistant Dean of Graduate and Professional Programs in developing relationships within the University and external community members to recruit and retain graduate and post-baccalaureate students.
• Represent the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Evaluate and oversee application processing.
• Oversee pre and post assessment activities as related to student learning outcomes and service satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
• Experience: Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned.
• General knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
• General knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student‑related matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: A master’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
• 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 as a condition of employment.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an 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, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.