Outreach Counselor

Type of Appointment: Full time Probationary

Job Classification:Student Services Professional II

Anticipated Hiring Range:$5084 maximum

Work Schedule:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


THE DEPARTMENT:

Outreach Recruitment & Educational Partnerships (OREP) is responsible for outreach and recruitment of prospective domestic undergraduate students and plays a key role in enrollment planning and reporting. OREP is charged with promoting the image of the University its programs and uniqueness; attracting and recruiting a diverse and high achieving pool of applicants; developing relationships and collaborations with campus external and internal constituents; and providing timely accurate and comprehensive services to students and campus through point of inquiry and enrollment. OREP is responsible for compliance with federal state CSU system and University requirements and the timely and accurate dissemination of information to students parents campus constituents the CSU Chancellors Office and the external community. OREP provides dedicated quality outreach and recruitment programs and strategic communication to prospective students schools and community organizations and the delivery of student services that support recruitment college readiness and persistence. Programs include domestic undergraduate outreach outofstate recruitment and campus tour programs. OREP reports to the Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships and Expanding Access in the Office of the President.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Marketing:

• Conduct visits at high schools in assigned service area to provide current information on educational opportunities available at Cal Poly Pomona CPP admissions procedures and entrance requirements CPP majors and academic programs financial assistance including merit based aid housing student life athletic programs and career opportunities.
• Conduct communication with prospective students in a virtual environment using computers to initiate admissions chat sessions virtual college fairs and other virtual recruitment and social networking methods.
• Represent and speak formally on behalf of CPP and the California State University system at college advisement programs in assigned schools.
• Arrange and make presentations to prospective students and their parents. Respond to questions in front of large and small audiences. Interact effectively with students staff faculty administrators and the general public. Provide input on the development of new recruitment communication and yield efforts

Event Participation and Workshop Coordination:

• Represent CPP at recruitment and yield events such as college fairs parent nights application workshops preview days and other related programs.
• Assist with coordinating outreach recruitment and yield related projects and events.
• Coordinates workshops and presentations in regards to admissions AB540 policies financial aid and others as assigned.
• Provides assistance for prospective students at school sites and on campus

Admission Advising:

• Conducts appointments with prospective students parents and other family members on campus in the office as well as in assigned community colleges.

College and Programs Liaison:

• As assigned assist in the development and facilitation of collaborative programs that further the department divisional and campus goals.
• Serve as a department liaison between the department and assigned college(s)/programs/projects by attending planning meetings meeting with prospective program students and conducting presentations and workshops under the admissions and outreach purview.

Other:

• Submit written summaries on recruitment activities including visits office appointments special programs and activities workshops and conferences as they are completed.
• Write reports and assist in the preparation and evaluation of data reports for recruitment purposes. Attends staff meetings and trainings as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree Equivalent to graduation from a fouryear college or university in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a jobrelated field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a yearforyear basis. and
• Valid In State Driver License Required
• Possession of these 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 masters degree in a jobrelated field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
• Working knowledge of the practices 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 longrange 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 multiaged 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent communication skills through a variety of modes that include verbal written and presentational; demonstrates effective listening skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and social skills in dealing with a diversity of people; the ability to work independently; to use good judgment initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments; attention to detail and followthrough.
• Must have the ability to present and articulate complex requirements and policies concerning enrollment services; be able to respond to inperson telephone and electronic inquiries.
• Bilingual in any one of the following languages: Spanish Chinese Mandarin Vietnamese Korean Hmong Sign Language or Tagalog.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twentythree public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU OutofState Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work outside California. For more information go to theCalifornia State University OutofState Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to theCalifornia State University Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the APC bargaining unit 4. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on theCSU Classification Standards website.The CSU Salary Schedule is located on theCSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5083 and maximum $7228 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go theI9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to theAuthorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information go to theConflict of Interest policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

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. Read more at theCalifornia Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at theCal Poly Pomonas Annual Security ReportandCal Poly Pomonas Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see thePay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at. For more information go toEmployment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex gender identity/gender expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy age disability genetic information medical condition and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers regardless of their background. More information is available atEqual Employment Opportunity statement.

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