Outreach Counselor Assistant - Black Student Recruitment

About the role

The position will be filled at either the Student Services Professional (SSP) IA, IB, or II levels dependent upon the applicant's qualifications. The Major Duties and Qualifications sections provide details on the responsibilities and requirements for each level.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Trainee - Black Student Recruitment will be responsible for increasing the enrollment of prospective undergraduate Black students at CSUN.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment services, establish strong relationships with college counselors, parents, students, and communities to create a college pipeline for Black students from high schools and community colleges;
• Conduct speaking engagements and workshops;
• Aid in department-wide events;
• Provide presentations encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, the application process, pre-enrollment follow up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California;
• Compile recruitment data and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• SSP IA: 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. No experience is required. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred.
• SSP IB: 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. Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. A Master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for the required experience. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred.
• SSP II: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a job-related field. Equivalent to two 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. Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. The anticipated HIRING RATES are $4150 (SSPIA); $4482 (SSPIB) & $5083 (SSPII) per month. The salary ranges for these classifications are: $4150 - $5076 (SSPIA); $4482 - $6342 (SSPIB) & $5083 -$ 7228 (SSPII) per month. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends. May be required to travel (both air and land) with some overnights (Overnight may consist of anything between one day to three weeks).

General Information

This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED. This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers. The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.