International Admissions Adviser (Student Services Professional II)

International Admissions Adviser (Student Services Professional II)

Job No: 523680
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)


Position Summary

Enrollment Services is comprised of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Class Schedule, Prospective Student Services, Communications, and the Student Information System and Web interface. Enrollment Services implements SDSU enrollment management policies and provides services to students from their initial point of interest in SDSU to their graduation.

This position is part of an Enrollment Services unit that is primarily responsible for assisting with the recruitment efforts for International Recruitment. This unit supports international undergraduate and graduate students through the application and yield process to meet its enrollment management goals and enhancing the diversity of its students.

The International Admissions Adviser will be responsible for implementing strategies to support international applicants and increase the number of international students from targeted countries. He/she will advise prospective students and families and provide information about admission requirements. In addition to recruitment activities on campus for targeted groups, this position will assist in processing and determining admission eligibility for international first-time freshman applicants based on assigned regions, through records evaluation and communication with applicants, faculty and other institutions as appropriate. This position is responsible for enhancing recruitment activities within Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines, along with other targeted regions. The International Admissions Adviser will also work closely with campus partners such as the American Language Institute, the International Student Center, and others to support students in the application and enrollment process. Reviews correspondence and supplemental information and evaluates transcripts, test scores and evaluation service reports to determine admission eligibility.

For more information regarding Enrollment services, click here.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

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. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of 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 job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Chinese or another language.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,610 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,610 - $6,556 per month.

SDSU Vaccine Policy

The California State University has established a policy requiring faculty, staff, and students accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To access the SDSU campus, you must be fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster if you are eligible for one, or request a medical, religious, or off campus exemption, as applicable.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on February 8, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by February 7, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.


Advertised: Jan 25, 2023 (3:30 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/523680/international-admissions-adviser-student-services-professional-ii



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