Pre-Admissions Counselor, Student Services Professional II, Temporary

About the role

The Pre-Admissions Counselor (Counselor) is responsible for achieving undergraduate and supporting graduate enrollment goals established each term and year. This includes leading generation and applicant conversion goals through recruitment travel and management of lead generation tactics deployed in an assigned territory. The Counselor also generates leads, conducts follow-up with leads to gain their application to the college, and supports new applicants through the enrollment process.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through recruitment travel and manage lead generation tactics deployed in the assigned territory
• Interview prospective students and support new applicants through the enrollment process
• Conduct appropriate follow-up with leads generated to gain their application to the college

Requirements

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. 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 year-for-year basis. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in admissions, 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 Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. One to three years of prior or current experience with sales, recruitment or marketing in higher education or related industries is highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, including standard office technology and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, PeopleSoft, CRM tools, student information systems, virtual and mobile devices, and online applications preferred. Bilingual such as, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese or any other language preferred.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university
• Two years of professional experience in admissions, one of the student services program areas or in a related field
• One to three years of prior or current experience with sales, recruitment or marketing in higher education or related industries
• Intermediate proficiency with computers, including standard office technology and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of Google Suite, PeopleSoft, CRM tools, student information systems, virtual and mobile devices, and online applications
• Bilingual such as, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese or any other language preferred

Skills

Intermediate proficiency with computers, including standard office technology and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); knowledge of Google Suite, PeopleSoft, CRM tools, student information systems, virtual and mobile devices, and online applications; bilingual skills such as, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese or any other language preferred.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

Pay

This is a full time, temporary, exempt position. Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $5,083 a month.

Schedule

This is a full time position.