Senior Admissions Advisor

Senior Admissions Advisor

Job no: 523850
Work type: Staff
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Salary: Low $5,000 per month
CSU Salary Schedule
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Priority Screening Date: February 3, 2023
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized comprehensive baccalaureate and masters granting university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning in its regional community, and the promotion of multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond campus. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,400 students. CSUMB is both a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The university's Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in the development of a diverse body of faculty, staff, and administrators. CSUMB's sustainability initiative is to be carbon neutral by 2030. The university's faculty and staff, many of whom live in the East Campus housing development, appreciate living and working so close to the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate campus housing and competitive salaries for faculty and staff.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Director of Admissions and Recruitment and direct supervision of the Associate Director for Admissions and Operational Technology. The Senior Admission Evaluator position coordinates the processing, evaluation, and advising of applicants. Evaluators must follow a wide and complex range of relevant policies when making final admissions decisions. The position also is responsible for communicating existing transfer Admission requirements, policies and procedures to a variety of on and off campuses stakeholders. Working with other CSU Monterey Bay offices, evaluators also participate in the campus-wide effort to recruit prospective students as well as supporting the transition of admitted applicants to enrolled students and proactively communicate with students in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

The Senior Admissions Evaluator is responsible for providing lead work direction to the Admissions Evaluator team, implementing and interpreting admission, residency, and all general education requirements. The incumbent performs highly complex Student Services professional work characterized by independent, as well as group student advisement and guidance. The Senior acts as a resource to the team of all transfer evaluations and transfer credit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtain all required information to determine eligibility using electronically submitted application data and transcript information. Assess and interpret self-reported applicant information and academic records for determination of eligibility for admission. Independently, solve problems with individual applications by obtaining additional information from applicants and counselors. Interpret and apply policies to unusual cases and determine when to refer unusual cases to supervisors. Verify admitted applicant's eligibility for enrollment. Evaluate applications according to all applicable polices for CSU Eligibility and make final admissions decisions, including calculation of total college units, calculation of overall GPA and Required GE Courses. Evaluate individual college transcripts for completion of transferrable units, required GE Courses and GPA. Independently evaluate transfer credit for applicants from test scores and/or accredited institutions. Independently assess completion of additional specific course requirements for impacted majors or special programs.
• Plans, organizes and interprets transfer credits as they apply to university curricula, which includes explaining and interpreting for students and preparing department evaluation summaries. Provides resolution in conjunction with Admissions Analyst with transfer credit posting into the Student Information System, transfer evaluations, transfer credit entry, transfer credit rules, EDI and manual transfer credit entry. Makes decisions on evaluations that are more complex.
• Advise prospective applicants regarding application processing and eligibility requirements. Communicate with applicant populations in individual and small group settings both on and off campus. Communicate admission requirements to educational counselors as needed. Counsel denied applicants regarding options and alternatives. Identify potential candidates who would benefit by participation in special admission programs. Following general CSU and campus policies for the assignment of transfer credit, determine and advise on requirements outside of the major that transfer courses fulfill.
• Provides work lead direction to evaluation team. Develops and maintains training materials; admission policies and procedure documentation. Assists staff with complex evaluations and special cases. Conducts annual training for staff. Assists with data reconciliation and clean-up, including Enrollment Reporting Student (ERSA and ERSS) reports.
• Attends campus meetings, workshops, seminars, responds to academic department requests pertaining admission and transfer evaluations. Represents the university and the CSU system at on campus events and other events as needed.

Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management. General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.

Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi‑aged value systems and work accordingly; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts; and, rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. 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.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in public higher education, specifically admissions. Experience evaluating college level coursework, including knowledge of accreditation and articulation. Leadership experience and/or ability to track and provide lead work direction to a team.

Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• 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.
• This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy, all students and employees are required to submit their vaccination status to the Otter Vaccination Registry and are encouraged to be vaccinated.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14-paid holidays a year. For more information, visit CSU System Benefits. Additionally, as a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389 or emailuniversitypersonnel@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.



To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/523850/senior-admissions-advisor



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