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About the Role

The Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist represents SF State at various recruitment events, plans visits, schedules presentations, and follows up with potential students. This role involves identifying prospective students, providing information about higher education, and advising on admissions requirements for the CSU system and SF State. The incumbent will educate the public on admissions processes and develop student recruitment programs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct pre-admissions assistance and follow-up for students interested in CSU/SF State University.
Conduct workshops, presentations, and individual/group pre-admissions advising sessions, both on and off campus.
Perform preliminary transcript evaluations.
Conduct school visitations and attend college fairs, transfer days, and CSU Counselor Conferences.
Provide outreach services and procedural assistance to prospective students.
Conduct follow-up visits and plan/implement yield activities.
Provide training and updates for Community Colleges, K-12, Community Based Organizations, and SF State stakeholders.
Support daily outreach work including phone duty, counter duty, presentations, and student advising (in-person and virtually).
Represent the Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment at selected campus, community, and statewide CSU events.
Participate in department and campus committees, programs, and projects as assigned.
Maintain knowledge of admissions practices for special populations, programs, and services.
Assist in the planning and implementation of on and off-campus special events.
Participate in various virtual student recruitment and outreach campaigns.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to two years of professional experience in student services or a related field.
A master’s degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
Additional specialized experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with no more than three moving violations within the last three years.
Must complete SF State’s Defensive Driver’s Training program.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Must adhere to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the California Information Practices Act by maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Skills

Working knowledge of program practices, procedures, and activities.
General knowledge of program management methods and problems.
General knowledge of research and interview techniques.
Knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior.
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implementing program improvements.
Ability to obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews.
Ability to reason logically.
Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make presentations.
Ability to advise students individually and in groups.
Ability to recognize multicultural, multisexed, and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to rapidly acquire a general knowledge of campus operations, functions, and programs.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions.
Experience with setting up and conducting virtual meetings using current technologies.
Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of enrollment and student services programs, policies, procedures, and practices.
Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge of K-12 and higher education issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer and software tools.
Bilingual skills highly desirable.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-Time
Onsite

Experience Level

2 years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

$65,292.00 annually

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pension
401k
Healthcare Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vacation
Sick Leave
State Holidays
Fee Waiver program

About the Company

San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus.
The California State University (CSU) is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.

Equal Opportunity

San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised.
Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.