Transfer Admissions Counselor- SSP II (2 Positions)

About the role

The Office of Admission processes and evaluates applications at the freshman, transfer, and graduate student levels focusing primarily on domestic U.S. residents. The office provides some support for the processing of International applications. The Office works closely with Cal State East Bay staff, faculty, and members of the community-at-large.

Responsibilities

• Process Transfer Student Applications
  • Obtain all required information to determine eligibility using electronically submitted application data and transcript information.
  • Assess and interpret self-reported applicant information and academic records for determination of eligibility for admission.
  • Independently solve problems with individual applications by obtaining additional information from applicants, counselors, faculty and staff.
  • Interpret and apply policies to unusual cases and determine when to refer unusual cases to supervisors.
  • Plan the processing and evaluation for an assigned portion of the total applicant pool prioritizing work for different terms of entry simultaneously.
  • Verify admitted applicants' eligibility for enrollment.
• Evaluate Academic Documents and make Final Admissions Decisions
  • Evaluate applications according to all applicable policies for CSU Eligibility and make final admissions decisions, including calculation of total college units, calculation of overall GPA and Required GE Courses.
  • Independently evaluate transfer credit for current and prospective applicants from test scores and/or accredited institutions.
  • Interpret transcript information and update student records regarding University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) as appropriate.
  • Independently assess completion of additional specific course requirements for impacted majors or special programs.
• Advise students on admission requirements, policy and procedure
  • Advises prospective applicants regarding application processing and eligibility requirements.
  • Communicates with applicant populations in individual and small group settings both on and off campus.
  • Communicates admission requirements to educational counselors as needed.
  • Counsels denied applicants regarding options and alternatives.
• Identify potential candidates who would benefit from participation in special admission programs.
  • Following general CSU and campus policies for the assignment of transfer credit, determine and advise on requirements outside of the major that transfer courses fulfill.

Requirements

The equivalent of 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.

Qualifications

• 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 long-range program improvements.
• Obtain factual and interpretive 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, multi-sexed and multi-aged 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.
• 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.

Skills

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Benefits

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver. For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

Pay

Salary Range: $5,083.00 per month to $7,228.00 per month. PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,083.00 per month to $6,156.00 per month.

Schedule

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Other Information

• All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free.
• 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, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.
• Sponsorship: Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.
• Mandated Reporter: The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.