Dual Enrollment and Spartan East Side Promise Admissions Counselor

About the role

The Dual Enrollment and Spartan East Side Promise Admissions Counselor develops and implements outreach, recruitment, and student success programming for prospective and incoming students. This role serves as a primary point of contact for the Spartan East Side Promise (SESP) program and Dual Enrollment initiatives, working closely with local school districts, families, and campus partners to support college readiness, transition, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver outreach programming to promote college readiness, admissions requirements, and dual enrollment opportunities
• Build and maintain partnerships with local school districts, counselors, and community organizations
• Advises prospective students and families on CSU and SJSU admissions requirements and processes
• Coverage and participation in recruitment events, workshops, school visits, and campus programs
• Design and facilitate transition and yield programming, including summer bridge and orientation-related efforts
• Provide individualized and group advising to support student transition, retention, and success
• Serve as liaison between students, families, and campus departments to connect students with resources
• Aid in communication strategies, including email, social media, and outreach campaigns
• Assist with program evaluation, needs assessment, and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in Enrollment Management initiatives and support divisional events and projects

Requirements

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. Two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques or related field preferred, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related
• Experience working in outreach and recruitment in a higher education institution
• Experience presenting to large and small audiences
• Experience working in a K-12 or higher education enrollment services environment, preferably in admissions, counseling, or pre-college programs
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience in communicating admissions and or student services policies and procedures to prospective constituents